tinysvcmdns Library 2016-07-18 Crafted Packet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in tinysvcmdns Library 2016-07-18. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation as part of Crafted Packet can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-12087. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in tinysvcmdns Library 2016-07-18 (Software Library). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation as part of a Crafted Packet 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:

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the tinysvcmdns library version 2016-07-18. A specially crafted packet can make the library overwrite an arbitrary amount of data on the heap with attacker controlled values. An attacker needs send a dns packet to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 11/21/2017. The weakness was published 04/24/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-12087 since 07/31/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 154 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/31/2017 🔍
11/21/2017 +113 days 🔍
04/24/2018 +153 days 🔍
04/24/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/25/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/07/2023 +1777 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12087 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12087
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117010

Entryinfo

Created: 04/25/2018 08:56
Updated: 03/07/2023 08:24
Changes: 04/25/2018 08:56 (56), 01/31/2020 06:36 (1), 03/07/2023 08:24 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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