CVE-2017-2714 Memory corruption in FusionSphere OpenStack

High 8.0 Published 22 Nov 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An authenticated attacker on the local network can exploit a buffer overflow in GaussDB to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-2714?

CVE-2017-2714 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. FusionSphere OpenStack, published on 22 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The GaussDB in FusionSphere OpenStack V100R005C10SPC705 and earlier versions has a buffer overflow vulnerability. An authenticated attacker on the LAN can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition in the affected system.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2714?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2714 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-2017-2714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-734h-9hhw-9mwm.