CVE-2017-8359: Use After Free
Published Apr 30, 2017
·Updated
Google gRPC before 2017-03-29 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based use-after-free related to the grpccalldestroy function in core/lib/surface/call.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
gRPC gRPC<=1.2.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8359?
CVE-2017-8359 has been assigned a high severity score due to the potential for exploitation through out-of-bounds writes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8359?
To fix CVE-2017-8359, update gRPC to version 1.2.2 or later.
3
What does the vulnerability CVE-2017-8359 affect?
CVE-2017-8359 affects the gRPC library versions up to and including 1.2.1.
4
Can CVE-2017-8359 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-8359 can potentially lead to remote code execution.
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What is the cause of CVE-2017-8359?
CVE-2017-8359 is caused by a heap-based use-after-free vulnerability related to the grpc_call_destroy function.