Stack-based Buffer Overflow in ConnMan Affects Intel and Various Linux Distributions
CVE-2017-12865

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Connman
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2017

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in ConnMan versions 1.34 and earlier. This flaw arises in the 'dnsproxy.c' file, where remote attackers can exploit a crafted response query string directed at the 'name' variable. Successful exploitation could lead to a denial of service condition or enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure coding practices and timely patching to mitigate risks in IoT devices and Linux systems.

References

https://01.org/security/intel-oss-10001/intel-oss-10001
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1483720
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201812-02
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EPSS Score

6% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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