CVE-2017-7720 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can trigger a buffer overflow via a long password, causing denial of service or potential code execution in PrivateTunnel.
- 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-2017-7720?
CVE-2017-7720 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in PrivateTunnel 2.7 and 2.8 allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (SEH overwrite) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long password.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7720?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Privatetunnel Privatetunnel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7720?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7720 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-2017-7720 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7720 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fr9p-7hf4-vh2w.