OSV-2022-691 Heap-buffer-overflow in dissect_softether_host_fqdn

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the SoftEther protocol dissector allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.

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-2022-691?

OSV-2022-691 is a memory corruption vulnerability in ndpi, published on 10 Aug 2022. 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=49901

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
dissect_softether_host_fqdn
ndpi_search_softether
check_ndpi_detection_func

Which versions are affected by OSV-2022-691?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
ndpi OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2022-691?

No fix has been published for OSV-2022-691 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-2022-691 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2022-691 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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