Stack-based buffer overflow in musl libc - CVE-2015-1817

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the inet_pton() function in network/inet_pton.c. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted data to the application, 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.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2015-1817

External References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/30/3
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73408

Related Security Bulletins

• Buffer overflow in musl libc library