CVE-2013-4385: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 9, 2013
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the "read-string!" procedure in the "extras" unit in CHICKEN stable before 4.8.0.5 and development snapshots before 4.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a "#f" value in the NUM argument.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Call-cc Chicken<=4.8.0.4
Call-cc Chicken=3.0.0
Call-cc Chicken=3.1.0
Call-cc Chicken=3.2.0
Call-cc Chicken=3.3.0
Call-cc Chicken=3.4.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.0.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.1.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.2.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.3.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.4.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.5.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.6.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.7.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.7.0.6
Call-cc Chicken=4.8.0
Call-cc Chicken=4.8.0.1
Call-cc Chicken=4.8.0.2
Call-cc Chicken=4.8.0.3
Call-cc Chicken<=4.8.1
Call-cc Chicken=4.3.3
Call-cc Chicken=4.3.4
Call-cc Chicken=4.3.5
Call-cc Chicken=4.3.6
Call-cc Chicken=4.3.7
Call-cc Chicken=4.4.3
Call-cc Chicken=4.4.4
Call-cc Chicken=4.4.5
Call-cc Chicken=4.4.6
Call-cc Chicken=4.5.2
Call-cc Chicken=4.5.5
Call-cc Chicken=4.5.6
Call-cc Chicken=4.5.7
Call-cc Chicken=4.6.1
Call-cc Chicken=4.6.2
Call-cc Chicken=4.6.3
Call-cc Chicken=4.6.5
Call-cc Chicken=4.6.6
Call-cc Chicken=4.6.7
Call-cc Chicken=4.7.2
Call-cc Chicken=4.7.3
Call-cc Chicken=4.7.4
Call-cc Chicken=4.8.0-rc1
Call-cc Chicken=4.8.0-rc2
Call-cc Chicken=4.8.0-rc3
Call-cc Chicken=4.8.0-rc4

Event History

Oct 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4385?

CVE-2013-4385 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4385?

To fix CVE-2013-4385, you should upgrade your CHICKEN version to 4.8.0.5 or later, or 4.8.3 for development snapshots.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-4385?

CVE-2013-4385 affects CHICKEN versions prior to 4.8.0.5 and development snapshots before 4.8.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4385?

CVE-2013-4385 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the read-string! procedure of CHICKEN.

5

What impact does CVE-2013-4385 have on systems?

CVE-2013-4385 can cause memory corruption and application crashes, potentially allowing remote attackers to gain control.

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