Vulnerability identifier: #VU65663
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
grpc
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in gpr_free() function in core/lib/support/alloc.c. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
grpc: 1.0.0 - 1.1.2
External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97694
http://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=655
http://github.com/grpc/grpc/pull/9833
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.