Tiny C Compiler 0.9.27 Source File Compiler tccgen.c sym_pop out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Tiny C Compiler 0.9.27. The affected element is the function sym_pop of the file tccgen.c of the component Source File Compiler. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-20375. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tiny C Compiler 0.9.27. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function sym_pop of the file tccgen.c of the component Source File Compiler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Tiny C Compiler (aka TinyCC or TCC) 0.9.27. Compiling a crafted source file leads to an 8 byte out of bounds write in the sym_pop function in tccgen.c.

The bug was discovered 12/12/2018. The weakness was released 12/23/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.nongnu.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-20375 since 12/23/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 11 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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-128322 and VDB-128320. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/12/2018 🔍
12/23/2018 +11 days 🔍
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12/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/23/2020 +486 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.nongnu.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20375 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20375
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128321
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/24/2018 09:28
Updated: 04/23/2020 16:09
Changes: 12/24/2018 09:28 (58), 04/23/2020 16:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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