Heap-based buffer overflow in SAPCAR - CVE-2017-8852
Published: May 11, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6510
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8852
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow when parsing malicious content. A local attacker can submit a specially crafted CAR archive file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Affected software
SAPCAR
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8852
Install update from vendor's website.