CVE-2015-8972 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in GNU Chess allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via large input, particularly in UCI mode.

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

What is CVE-2015-8972?

CVE-2015-8972 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 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 ValidateMove function in frontend/move.cc in GNU Chess (aka gnuchess) before 6.2.4 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large input, as demonstrated when in UCI mode.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8972?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (1)

gnuchess openSUSE:Tumbleweed All versions 6.2.4-1.1

Products include Gnu Chess.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8972?

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-2015-8972 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8972 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8972, GHSA-m3c3-j429-9q78, MGASA-2016-0390, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-8972, openSUSE-SU-2024:10338-1.