CVE-2017-1000375 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can achieve arbitrary code execution on NetBSD systems by exploiting predictable memory layout of the runtime linker despite ASLR.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-1000375?
CVE-2017-1000375 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 19 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NetBSD maps the run-time link-editor ld.so directly below the stack region, even if ASLR is enabled, this allows attackers to more easily manipulate memory leading to arbitrary code execution. This affects NetBSD 7.1 and possibly earlier versions.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000375?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netbsd Netbsd.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000375?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000375 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-1000375 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-1000375 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Netbsd Netbsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5cw5-9mv8-6hp5.