CVE-2017-9282 Integer overflow in Micro Focus VisiBroker

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in Micro Focus VisiBroker causes heap corruption, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

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-2017-9282?

CVE-2017-9282 is a critical vulnerability in Micro Focus VisiBroker, published on 21 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An integer overflow (CWE-190) led to an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) on a heap-allocated area, leading to heap corruption in Micro Focus VisiBroker 8.5. The feasibility of leveraging this vulnerability for further attacks was not assessed.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9282?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Visibroker.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9282?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9282 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-9282 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9282 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gp7h-5r24-jv2w.

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