#VU13889 Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenSLP - CVE-2017-17833

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13889

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17833

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenSLP
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: openslp.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenSLP: 1.0.2 - 1.1.0

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External links
https://sourceforge.net/p/openslp/mercurial/ci/151f07745901cbdba6e00e4889561b4083250da1/

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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.