CVE-2017-1000378
First published: Mon Jun 19 2017(Updated: )
The NetBSD qsort() function is recursive, and not randomized, an attacker can construct a pathological input array of N elements that causes qsort() to deterministically recurse N/4 times. This allows attackers to consume arbitrary amounts of stack memory and manipulate stack memory to assist in arbitrary code execution attacks. This affects NetBSD 7.1 and possibly earlier versions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NetBSD NetBSD | <=7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000378?
CVE-2017-1000378 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause stack overflow and Denial of Service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000378?
To fix CVE-2017-1000378, upgrade to a version of NetBSD that includes the patch for the qsort() implementation, specifically versions newer than 7.1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-1000378?
CVE-2017-1000378 affects NetBSD versions up to and including 7.1.
What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2017-1000378?
CVE-2017-1000378 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability to perform Denial of Service attacks through stack memory exhaustion.
Is CVE-2017-1000378 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2017-1000378 can be exploited locally by an attacker who has the ability to provide crafted input to the qsort() function.
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