Remote code execution in editorconfig-core-c library

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU101180

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53849

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 handling untrusted input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a 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

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

editorconfig-core-c: 0.8.0 - 0.12.6

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:editorconfig:editorconfig-core-c:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:editorconfig:editorconfig-core-c:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:editorconfig:editorconfig-core-c:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://github.com/editorconfig/editorconfig-core-c/commit/4d5518a0a4e4910c37281ab13a048d0d86999782
http://github.com/editorconfig/editorconfig-core-c/commit/a8dd5312e08abeab95ff5656d32ed3cb85fba70b
http://github.com/editorconfig/editorconfig-core-c/pull/103
http://github.com/editorconfig/editorconfig-core-c/security/advisories/GHSA-475j-wc37-6274

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.