CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9431: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jun 05 2017(Updated: )

Google gRPC before 2017-04-05 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to core/lib/iomgr/error.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
gRPC<=1.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9431?

    CVE-2017-9431 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for an out-of-bounds write leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9431?

    To fix CVE-2017-9431, upgrade gRPC to version 1.2.3 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-9431 have on gRPC applications?

    CVE-2017-9431 can lead to crashes or arbitrary code execution in gRPC applications if exploited.

  • Is CVE-2017-9431 present in all versions of gRPC?

    CVE-2017-9431 affects all versions of gRPC before 1.2.3.

  • What components are affected by CVE-2017-9431?

    CVE-2017-9431 specifically affects the core library components related to error handling in gRPC.

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