#VU89152 Integer overflow in uriparser - CVE-2024-34403

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89152

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-2024-34403

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
uriparser
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: uriparser

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the ComposeQueryMallocExMm() function in UriQuery.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

uriparser: 0.3 - 0.9.7

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External links
https://github.com/uriparser/uriparser/issues/183
https://github.com/uriparser/uriparser/pull/186

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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.