CVE-2014-8321 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 31 Jan 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code or gain privileges via a stack-based buffer overflow in Aircrack-ng's gps_tracker function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2014-8321?

CVE-2014-8321 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the gps_tracker function in airodump-ng.c in Aircrack-ng before 1.2 RC 1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8321?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aircrack-Ng Aircrack-Ng.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8321?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-8321 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8321 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-8321, GHSA-xx7f-w375-6m8q.