CVE-2022-27881: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 25, 2022
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Updated

engine.c in slaacd in OpenBSD 6.9 and 7.0 before 2022-02-21 has a buffer overflow triggerable by an IPv6 router advertisement with more than seven nameservers. NOTE: privilege separation and pledge can prevent exploitation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=6.9
OpenBSD OpenBSD=7.0

Event History

Mar 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:13 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27881?

CVE-2022-27881 is a vulnerability in the slaacd service in OpenBSD 6.9 and 7.0 that can be triggered by an IPv6 router advertisement with more than seven nameservers, leading to a buffer overflow.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-27881?

CVE-2022-27881 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

How can the exploitation of CVE-2022-27881 be prevented?

The exploitation of CVE-2022-27881 can be prevented by using privilege separation and pledge.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-27881?

CVE-2022-27881 affects OpenBSD 6.9 and 7.0.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-27881?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-27881 at the following references: [Link 1](https://blog.quarkslab.com/heap-overflow-in-openbsds-slaacd-via-router-advertisement.html), [Link 2](https://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/6.9/common/030_slaacd.patch.sig), [Link 3](https://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/7.0/common/014_slaacd.patch.sig).

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