Vulnerability identifier: #VU35043

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Chicken Scheme
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: call-cc.org
Debian

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

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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

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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.