CVE-2017-18047 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the LabF nfsAxe FTP client allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a long reply.

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-2017-18047?

CVE-2017-18047 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow in the FTP client in LabF nfsAxe 3.7 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long reply.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18047?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Labf Nfsaxe.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18047?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18047 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-2017-18047 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-18047 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6q26-qc2c-2cjr.

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