7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14201: The shell DNS command can cause unpredictable results due to misuse of stack variables.

First published: Thu Aug 29 2019(Updated: )

Use After Free vulnerability in the Zephyr shell allows a serial or telnet connected user to cause denial of service, and possibly remote code execution. This issue affects: Zephyr shell versions prior to 1.14.0 on all.

Credit: vulnerabilities@zephyrproject.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zephyrproject Zephyr<1.14.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-14201?

    CVE-2017-14201 is a use after free vulnerability in the Zephyr shell, which allows a serial or telnet connected user to cause denial of service and possible remote code execution.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-14201?

    Versions of Zephyr shell prior to 1.14.0 are affected by CVE-2017-14201.

  • How severe is CVE-2017-14201?

    CVE-2017-14201 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • How can CVE-2017-14201 be fixed?

    To fix CVE-2017-14201, update Zephyr shell to version 1.14.0 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-14201?

    More information about CVE-2017-14201 can be found at the official Zephyr Project documentation and the related GitHub pull request and issue.

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