eapmd5pass 1.4 Network Packet eapmd5pass.c assess_packet out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in eapmd5pass 1.4 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function assess_packet of the file eapmd5pass.c of the component Network Packet Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-11668. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in eapmd5pass 1.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function assess_packet of the file eapmd5pass.c of the component Network Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

An out-of-bounds read flaw related to the assess_packet function in eapmd5pass.c:134 was found in the way eapmd5pass 1.4 handled processing of network packets. A remote attacker could potentially use this flaw to crash the eapmd5pass process under certain circumstances by generating specially crafted network traffic.

The bug was discovered 07/31/2017. The weakness was released 07/31/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-11668 since 07/26/2017. 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-104697 and VDB-104698. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/26/2017 🔍
07/31/2017 +5 days 🔍
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08/01/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/02/2019 +823 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11668 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11668
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104696
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/01/2017 08:55
Updated: 11/02/2019 17:16
Changes: 08/01/2017 08:55 (57), 11/02/2019 17:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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