CVE-2017-5005 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on macOS systems by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in Quick Heal antivirus products during file scanning.
- 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-2017-5005?
CVE-2017-5005 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Quick Heal Internet Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, Total Security 10.1.0.316 and earlier, and AntiVirus Pro 10.1.0.316 and earlier on OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LC_UNIXTHREAD.cmdsize field in a Mach-O file that is mishandled during a Security Scan (aka Custom Scan) operation.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5005?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Quickheal Antivirus Pro, Quickheal Internet Security, Quickheal Total Security.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5005 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-2017-5005 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5005 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhqc-hrcr-32jw.