CVE-2019-8359 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds write in Contiki-NG's 6LoWPAN fragment re-assembly allows attackers to cause memory corruption and potentially execute code via forged fragment offsets.
- 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-2019-8359?
CVE-2019-8359 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Contiki-NG through 4.3 and Contiki through 3.0. An out of bounds write is present in the data section during 6LoWPAN fragment re-assembly in the face of forged fragment offsets in os/net/ipv6/sicslowpan.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8359?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Contiki-Ng Contiki-Ng, Contiki-Os Contiki.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8359?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8359 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-2019-8359 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8359 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pcw5-87gf-vhfh.