Two integer overflows in Libidn2

Published: 2017-08-31

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2017-14062 CVE-2017-14061
CWE-ID	CWE-190
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Libidn2 Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor	GNU

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU8647

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14062

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the decode_digit function in puny_decode.c in Libidn2 before 2.0.4. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

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

Mitigation

Install update from GIT repository:
https://gitlab.com/libidn/libidn2/commit/3284eb342cd0ed1a18786e3fcdf0cdd7e76676bd

Vulnerable software versions

Libidn2: 2.0.1 - 2.0.3

External links

http://gitlab.com/libidn/libidn2/blob/master/NEWS
http://gitlab.com/libidn/libidn2/commit/3284eb342cd0ed1a18786e3fcdf0cdd7e76676bd

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU8648