CVE-2017-6953 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Gemalto SmartDiag allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input in registration fields.
- 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-2017-6953?
CVE-2017-6953 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Gemalto SmartDiag Diagnosis Tool v2.5 has a stack-based Buffer Overflow with SEH Overwrite via long "Register a new card" input fields. There may be a risk of local code execution with untrusted input to SmartDiag.exe or SymDiag.exe.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6953?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gemalto Smartdiag Diagnosis Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6953 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-2017-6953 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-6953 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrwm-v563-jwxv.