CVE-2017-6553 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can achieve full access to the policy server via memory corruption in the pmmasterd daemon, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- 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-2017-6553?
CVE-2017-6553 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow in Quest One Identity Privilege Manager for Unix before 6.0.0.061 allows remote attackers to obtain full access to the policy server via an ACT_ALERT_EVENT request that causes memory corruption in the pmmasterd daemon.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6553?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quest Privilege Manager for Unix.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6553?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6553 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-2017-6553 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-6553 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-868w-pfx7-q4rp.