Multiple vulnerabilities in eProsima Fast DDS

Published: 2023-08-22

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-39947 CVE-2023-39946
CWE-ID	CWE-122
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Fast DDS Server applications / Other server solutions
Vendor	eProsima

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU79822

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39947

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted PID_PROPERTY_LIST parameter to the system, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fast DDS: 2.0.0 - 2.11.0

CPE2.3

External links

http://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/security/advisories/GHSA-mf55-5747-c4pv
http://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/commit/349227005827e8a67a0406b823138b5068cc47dc
http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5481

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU79821