Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Allowed

Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Abstraction: Variant · Status: Draft

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A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

5212 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-W5W5-8VFH-XCJQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-05 15:39 – Updated: 2024-04-05 15:39
VLAI
Summary
whoami stack buffer overflow on several Unix platforms
Details

With versions of the whoami crate >= 0.5.3 and < 1.5.0, calling any of these functions leads to an immediate stack buffer overflow on illumos and Solaris:

  • whoami::username
  • whoami::realname
  • whoami::username_os
  • whoami::realname_os

With versions of the whoami crate >= 0.5.3 and < 1.0.1, calling any of the above functions also leads to a stack buffer overflow on these platforms:

  • Bitrig
  • DragonFlyBSD
  • FreeBSD
  • NetBSD
  • OpenBSD

This occurs because of an incorrect definition of the passwd struct on those platforms.

As a result of this issue, denial of service and data corruption have both been observed in the wild. The issue is possibly exploitable as well.

This vulnerability also affects other Unix platforms that aren't Linux or macOS.

This issue has been addressed in whoami 1.5.0.

For more information, see this GitHub issue.

Severity
8.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "crates.io",
        "name": "whoami"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0.5.3"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.5.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
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      "CWE-121"
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    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-05T15:39:19Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "With versions of the whoami crate \u003e= 0.5.3 and \u003c 1.5.0, calling any of these functions leads to an immediate stack buffer overflow on illumos and Solaris:\n\n- `whoami::username`\n- `whoami::realname`\n- `whoami::username_os`\n- `whoami::realname_os`\n\nWith versions of the whoami crate \u003e= 0.5.3 and \u003c 1.0.1, calling any of the above functions also leads to a stack buffer overflow on these platforms:\n\n- Bitrig\n- DragonFlyBSD\n- FreeBSD\n- NetBSD\n- OpenBSD\n\nThis occurs because of an incorrect definition of the `passwd` struct on those platforms.\n\nAs a result of this issue, denial of service and data corruption have both been observed in the wild. The issue is possibly exploitable as well.\n\nThis vulnerability also affects other Unix platforms that aren\u0027t Linux or macOS.\n\nThis issue has been addressed in whoami 1.5.0.\n\nFor more information, see [this GitHub issue](https://github.com/ardaku/whoami/issues/91).\n",
  "id": "GHSA-w5w5-8vfh-xcjq",
  "modified": "2024-04-05T15:39:19Z",
  "published": "2024-04-05T15:39:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ardaku/whoami/issues/91"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ardaku/whoami/commit/d6ee13ed9e818aa51b8d86d95e8009a376289a40"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/ardaku/whoami"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2024-0020.html"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
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    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "whoami stack buffer overflow on several Unix platforms"
}

GHSA-W63W-2C2H-QPXW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-29 15:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31
VLAI
Details

Tenda FH1205 v2.0.0.7(775) has a stack overflow vulnerability in the security parameter from the formWifiBasicSet function.

Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-30633"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-03-29T13:15:16Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Tenda FH1205 v2.0.0.7(775) has a stack overflow vulnerability in the security parameter from the formWifiBasicSet function.",
  "id": "GHSA-w63w-2c2h-qpxw",
  "modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:35Z",
  "published": "2024-03-29T15:30:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30633"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/FH/FH1205/formWifiBasicSet_security.md"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-W64Q-PG96-CPVQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-27 09:30 – Updated: 2023-05-27 09:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Tenda AC6 US_AC6V1.0BR_V15.03.05.19. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fromDhcpListClient. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-230077 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Severity
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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    "CVE-2023-2923"
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  "id": "GHSA-w64q-pg96-cpvq",
  "modified": "2023-05-27T09:30:15Z",
  "published": "2023-05-27T09:30:15Z",
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      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2923"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/GleamingEyes/vul/blob/main/1.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230077"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.230077"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
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      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-W65W-MJ56-VJHW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-22 03:30 – Updated: 2025-05-22 03:30
VLAI
Details

MedDream PACS Server DICOM File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MedDream PACS Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DICOM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-25853.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-3484"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-22T01:15:53Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "MedDream PACS Server DICOM File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MedDream PACS Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the parsing of DICOM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-25853.",
  "id": "GHSA-w65w-mj56-vjhw",
  "modified": "2025-05-22T03:30:29Z",
  "published": "2025-05-22T03:30:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3484"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-242"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-W6CX-J9M8-P5F9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-12 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-19 21:30
VLAI
Details

Multiple exploitable buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the PubNub message handler for the "cc" channel of Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. Specially crafted commands sent through the PubNub service can cause a stack-based buffer overflow overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker should send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability. In cmd g_schd, at 0x9d019c50, the value for the grp key is copied using strcpy to the buffer at $sp+0x1b4.This buffer is 8 bytes large, sending anything longer will cause a buffer overflow.

Severity
9.9 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-16292"
  ],
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      "CWE-121",
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    "nvd_published_at": "2023-01-11T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
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  "id": "GHSA-w6cx-j9m8-p5f9",
  "modified": "2023-01-19T21:30:26Z",
  "published": "2023-01-12T00:30:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16292"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0483"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-W6HR-FQ55-VX95

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:29 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:11
VLAI
Details

Multiple camera devices by UDP Technology, Geutebrück and other vendors are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow condition in the action parameter, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Severity
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-33549"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-13T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Multiple camera devices by UDP Technology, Geutebr\u00c3\u00bcck and other vendors are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow condition in the action parameter, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.",
  "id": "GHSA-w6hr-fq55-vx95",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T03:11:21Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T22:29:01Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33549"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-208-03"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.randorisec.fr/fr/udp-technology-ip-camera-vulnerabilities"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164191/Geutebruck-instantrec-Remote-Command-Execution.html"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-W6V6-C9PM-2P53

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:45 – Updated: 2023-06-20 15:31
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Details

An attacker could send crafted SMTP packets to cause a denial-of-service condition where the controller enters a major non-recoverable faulted state (MNRF) in CompactLogix 5370 L1, L2, and L3 Controllers, Compact GuardLogix 5370 controllers, and Armor Compact GuardLogix 5370 Controllers Versions 20 to 30.014 and earlier.

Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-10954"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121",
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-05-01T19:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An attacker could send crafted SMTP packets to cause a denial-of-service condition where the controller enters a major non-recoverable faulted state (MNRF) in CompactLogix 5370 L1, L2, and L3 Controllers, Compact GuardLogix 5370 controllers, and Armor Compact GuardLogix 5370 Controllers Versions 20 to 30.014 and earlier.",
  "id": "GHSA-w6v6-c9pm-2p53",
  "modified": "2023-06-20T15:31:07Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:45:01Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10954"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-120-01"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1075979"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108118"
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-W6VC-3RW3-4M6G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-31 15:30 – Updated: 2023-12-31 15:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability was found in Totolink N350RT 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi?action=login&flag=ie8 of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-249389 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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    "CVE-2023-7187"
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  "id": "GHSA-w6vc-3rw3-4m6g",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T15:30:25Z",
  "published": "2023-12-31T15:30:25Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-7187"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/jylsec/vuldb/blob/main/TOTOLINK/N350RT/1/README.md"
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}

GHSA-W76H-CXP9-7R6X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-24 15:31 – Updated: 2025-10-24 18:30
VLAI
Details

D-Link DIR600LAx FW116WWb01 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the curTime parameter in the function formSetQoS.

Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-60571"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-10-24T15:15:40Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "D-Link DIR600LAx FW116WWb01 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the curTime parameter in the function formSetQoS.",
  "id": "GHSA-w76h-cxp9-7r6x",
  "modified": "2025-10-24T18:30:59Z",
  "published": "2025-10-24T15:31:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60571"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/luckysmallbird/DLINK-DIR600LAx-Vulnerability/blob/main/24-buffer%20overflow-formSetQoS.md"
    }
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-W785-QRG6-5H74

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-13 00:32 – Updated: 2026-02-13 00:32
VLAI
Details

SpotAuditor 5.3.2 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the Base64 Encrypted Password tool that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious payload. Attackers can generate a specially crafted Base64 encoded payload to trigger a Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite and execute shellcode on the vulnerable system.

Severity
8.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.4 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-25336"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-121"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-12T23:16:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "SpotAuditor 5.3.2 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in the Base64 Encrypted Password tool that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious payload. Attackers can generate a specially crafted Base64 encoded payload to trigger a Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite and execute shellcode on the vulnerable system.",
  "id": "GHSA-w785-qrg6-5h74",
  "modified": "2026-02-13T00:32:52Z",
  "published": "2026-02-13T00:32:52Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25336"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47719"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47759"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spotauditor-base-local-buffer-overflow-seh"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.nsauditor.com"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}
Mitigation MIT-10
Operation Build and Compilation

Strategy: Environment Hardening

  • Use automatic buffer overflow detection mechanisms that are offered by certain compilers or compiler extensions. Examples include: the Microsoft Visual Studio /GS flag, Fedora/Red Hat FORTIFY_SOURCE GCC flag, StackGuard, and ProPolice, which provide various mechanisms including canary-based detection and range/index checking.
  • D3-SFCV (Stack Frame Canary Validation) from D3FEND [REF-1334] discusses canary-based detection in detail.
Mitigation
Architecture and Design

Use an abstraction library to abstract away risky APIs. Not a complete solution.

Mitigation
Implementation

Implement and perform bounds checking on input.

Mitigation
Implementation

Do not use dangerous functions such as gets. Use safer, equivalent functions which check for boundary errors.

Mitigation MIT-11
Operation Build and Compilation

Strategy: Environment Hardening

  • Run or compile the software using features or extensions that randomly arrange the positions of a program's executable and libraries in memory. Because this makes the addresses unpredictable, it can prevent an attacker from reliably jumping to exploitable code.
  • Examples include Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) [REF-58] [REF-60] and Position-Independent Executables (PIE) [REF-64]. Imported modules may be similarly realigned if their default memory addresses conflict with other modules, in a process known as "rebasing" (for Windows) and "prelinking" (for Linux) [REF-1332] using randomly generated addresses. ASLR for libraries cannot be used in conjunction with prelink since it would require relocating the libraries at run-time, defeating the whole purpose of prelinking.
  • For more information on these techniques see D3-SAOR (Segment Address Offset Randomization) from D3FEND [REF-1335].

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.

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