CVE-2017-11496 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Oct 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Gemalto ACC license servers by sending malformed ASN.1 streams, requiring immediate patching.

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-2017-11496?

CVE-2017-11496 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack buffer overflow in hasplms in Gemalto ACC (Admin Control Center), all versions ranging from HASP SRM 2.10 to Sentinel LDK 7.50, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed ASN.1 streams in V2C and similar input files.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11496?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11496?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11496 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-2017-11496 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11496 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-92h2-95jf-3h48.