Vulnerability identifier: #VU8648

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14061

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Libidn2
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: GNU

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the _isBidi function in bidi.c in Libidn2 before 2.0.4. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from GIT repository:
https://gitlab.com/libidn/libidn2/commit/16853b6973a1e72fee2b7cccda85472cb9951305

Vulnerable software versions

Libidn2: 2.0.1 - 2.0.3

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External links
http://gitlab.com/libidn/libidn2/blob/master/NEWS
http://gitlab.com/libidn/libidn2/commit/16853b6973a1e72fee2b7cccda85472cb9951305

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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.