UPX 3.94 p_mach.cpp memory corruption ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in UPX 3.94. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file p_mach.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-16869. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. There is ongoing doubt regarding the real existence of this vulnerability.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in UPX 3.94 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file p_mach.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** p_mach.cpp in UPX 3.94 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Mach-O file, related to canPack and unpack functions. NOTE: the vendor has stated "there is no security implication whatsoever."

The weakness was published 11/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-16869 since 11/17/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

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

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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3.94

License

free

Website

Product: https://github.com/upx/upx/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 146
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-16869 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16869
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109660

Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2017 08:58
Updated: 08/06/2024 01:26
Changes: 11/18/2017 08:58 (56), 01/11/2023 06:14 (3), 08/06/2024 01:26 (26)
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