Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2014-6310 |
CWE-ID | CWE-120 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Chicken Scheme Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor |
call-cc.org Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
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
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsChicken Scheme: 4.9.0 - 4.9.0.1
Debian Linux: 4.9.0 - 9.0
External linkshttp://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.