CVE-2017-12466 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Out-of-bounds access in CCN-lite simulation allows attackers to cause unspecified impacts via ssl_halen vectors.

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-2017-12466?

CVE-2017-12466 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CCN-lite before 2.00 allows context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to ssl_halen when running ccn-lite-sim, which trigger an out-of-bounds access.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12466?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ccn-Lite Ccn-Lite.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12466?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12466 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-2017-12466 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12466 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3wwx-33h5-h9f5.

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