CVE-2017-2868 Memory corruption in Natus
A stack buffer overflow in Natus NeuroWorks 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted network packet.
- 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-2017-2868?
CVE-2017-2868 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Natus, published on 5 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the NewProducerStream functionality of Natus Xltek NeuroWorks 8. A specially crafted network packet can cause a stack buffer overflow resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2868?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Natus Xltek Neuroworks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2868?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2868 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-2017-2868 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2868 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Natus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5p9-c4j3-q646.