CVE-2017-16930 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Claymore Dual GPU miner's remote management interface.

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-2017-16930?

CVE-2017-16930 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The remote management interface on the Claymore Dual GPU miner 10.1 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the request handler. This can be exploited via a long API request that is mishandled during logging.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16930?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Claymore Dual Miner Project Claymore Dual Miner.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16930?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16930 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-2017-16930 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16930 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5272-748f-58rx.

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