CVE-2015-1817 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Aug 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in musl libc allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2015-1817?

CVE-2015-1817 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the inet_pton function in network/inet_pton.c in musl libc 0.9.15 through 1.0.4, and 1.1.0 through 1.1.7 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1817?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Musl-Libc Musl.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1817?

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-2015-1817 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1817 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-1817, GHSA-6wj9-53h7-6h32, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-1817.