Memory Manipulation Vulnerability in NetBSD by The NetBSD Foundation
CVE-2017-1000375

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netbsd

Status
Netbsd
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 38%

What is CVE-2017-1000375?

A memory manipulation vulnerability in NetBSD exists due to the run-time link-editor ld.so being improperly mapped directly below the stack region, irrespective of ASLR being enabled. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to more easily manipulate memory, leading to potential arbitrary code execution. This issue affects NetBSD version 7.1 and possibly earlier releases, highlighting a significant concern for system security.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-1000375 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42272/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99257
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https://www.qualys.com/2017/06/19/stack-clash/stack-clash...
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EPSS Score

38% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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