CVE-2017-11517 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Geutebrueck Gcore server.
- 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-2017-11517?
CVE-2017-11517 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 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 GCoreServer.exe in the server in Geutebrueck Gcore 1.3.8.42 and 1.4.2.37 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in a GET request.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11517?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Geutebrueck Gcore.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11517?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11517 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-2017-11517 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-11517 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5pc-vx6q-qw9x.