CVE-2017-15950 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attacker can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in SyncBreeze Enterprise by sending long input to the destination directory field.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-15950?

CVE-2017-15950 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Flexense SyncBreeze Enterprise version 10.1.16 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow that can be exploited for arbitrary code execution. The flaw is triggered by providing a long input into the "Destination directory" field, either within an XML document or through use of passive mode.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15950?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flexense Syncbreeze.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15950?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15950 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-2017-15950 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15950 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghh7-v9vx-hcv9.

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