OSV-2020-945 Heap-buffer-overflow in pcpp::SSLExtension::getLength

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the SSL extension parsing logic allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious network packets.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2020-945?

OSV-2020-945 is a memory corruption vulnerability in pcapplusplus, published on 22 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=22529

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 2
Crash state:
pcpp::SSLExtension::getLength
pcpp::SSLExtension::getTotalLength
pcpp::SSLServerHelloMessage::SSLServerHelloMessage

Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-945?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including pcapplusplus.

PackageAffectedFixed in
pcapplusplus OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2020-945?

No fix has been published for OSV-2020-945 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 OSV-2020-945 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-945 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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