CVE-2017-1000458 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Jan 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can trigger an out-of-bounds write in the ContentLine analyzer, causing a crash or potential code execution in Bro.

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-2017-1000458?

CVE-2017-1000458 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Bro before Bro v2.5.2 is vulnerable to an out of bounds write in the ContentLine analyzer allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly other exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000458?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bro Bro.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000458?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000458 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-2017-1000458 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000458 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xj3r-h978-v848, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-1000458.