Buffer overflow in call-cc Chicken Scheme

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU35043

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-6310

CWE-ID: CWE-120 - Buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Buffer overflow in CHICKEN 4.9.0 and 4.9.0.1 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'select' function.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Chicken Scheme: 4.9.0 - 4.9.0.1

Debian Linux: 4.9.0 - 9.0

External links

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/6
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69727
http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-users/2014-08/msg00055.html
http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6310

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.