CVE-2017-6416 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in SysGauge allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious SMTP server response.
- 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-2017-6416?
CVE-2017-6416 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in SysGauge 1.5.18. A buffer overflow vulnerability in SMTP connection verification leads to arbitrary code execution. The attack vector is a crafted SMTP daemon that sends a long 220 (aka "Service ready") string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6416?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flexense Sysgauge.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6416?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6416 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-2017-6416 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-6416 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mw58-m45m-q7x5.