Vulnerability identifier: #VU39362

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8763

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FreeRADIUS
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: FreeRADIUS Server Project

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The EAP-PWD module in FreeRADIUS 3.0 through 3.0.8 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted (1) commit or (2) confirm message, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeRADIUS: 3.0.0 - 3.0.8

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External links
http://freeradius.org/security.html#eap-pwd-2015
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/7

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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.