UDFclient up to 0.8.7 C Library strlcpy memory corruption
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in UDFclient up to 0.8.7. Affected by this issue is the function strlcpy of the component C Library. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-8305. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in UDFclient up to 0.8.7. Affected by this issue is the function strlcpy of the component C Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The UDFclient (before 0.8.8) custom strlcpy implementation has a buffer overflow. UDFclient's strlcpy is used only on systems with a C library (e.g., glibc) that lacks its own strlcpy.
The bug was discovered 04/27/2017. The weakness was published 04/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-8305 since 04/27/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 0.8.8 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: UDFclient 0.8.8
Timeline
04/27/2017 🔍04/27/2017 🔍
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04/28/2017 🔍
09/21/2020 🔍
Sources
Advisory: bugs.debian.orgStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2017-8305 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8305
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100640
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8305 - 13Thmonkey - Udfclient - High
Entry
Created: 04/28/2017 20:18Updated: 09/21/2020 16:37
Changes: 04/28/2017 20:18 (57), 09/21/2020 16:37 (2)
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