CVE-2019-1000006 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the RIOT-OS DNS implementation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via network connectivity.

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-2019-1000006?

CVE-2019-1000006 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

RIOT RIOT-OS version after commit 7af03ab624db0412c727eed9ab7630a5282e2fd3 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in sock_dns, an implementation of the DNS protocol utilizing the RIOT sock API that can result in Remote code executing. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1000006?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Riot-Os Riot.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1000006?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1000006 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-2019-1000006 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1000006 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxcr-rf4j-phx3.

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