Stack-based buffer overflow in FreeBSD

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU42122

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-1452

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a crafted GETBULK PDU request. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeBSD: 8.3 - 10.0

External links

http://secunia.com/advisories/56496
http://svnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=260636
http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:01.bsnmpd.asc
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64967
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029616

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.