CVE-2017-6355: Integer Overflow

Published Mar 10, 2017
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Updated

Integer overflow in the vrendcreateshader function in vrendrenderer.c in virglrenderer before 0.6.0 allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (process crash) via crafted pktlength and offlen values, which trigger an out-of-bounds access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Freedesktop Virglrenderer<=0.5.0

Event History

Mar 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6355?

CVE-2017-6355 has a medium severity rating, as it can lead to denial of service through process crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6355?

To mitigate CVE-2017-6355, upgrade to virglrenderer version 0.6.0 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2017-6355?

CVE-2017-6355 is caused by an integer overflow in the vrend_create_shader function, leading to out-of-bounds access.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2017-6355?

Local guest OS users running affected versions of virglrenderer prior to 0.6.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-6355.

5

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-6355?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-6355 can lead to denial of service attacks, resulting in application crashes.

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