CVE-2017-8852 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in SAPCAR allows remote code execution via a crafted CAR archive file, requiring users to apply vendor patches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8852?
CVE-2017-8852 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
SAP SAPCAR 721.510 has a Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability. It could be exploited with a crafted CAR archive file received from an untrusted remote source. The problem is that the length of data written is an arbitrary number found within the file. The vendor response is SAP Security Note 2441560.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8852?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap Sapcar.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8852?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8852 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-2017-8852 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-8852 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vcmv-vj68-g3f5.