CVE-2017-5329 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write in the Terminal Services Agent, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

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-2017-5329?

CVE-2017-5329 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Palo Alto Networks Terminal Services Agent before 7.0.7 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds write operation.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5329?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paloaltonetworks Terminal Services Agent.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5329?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5329 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-2017-5329 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-5329 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v33v-wq4h-3fvm.

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