Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ValidateMove function in frontend/move.cc in GNU Chess (aka gnuchess) before 6.2.4 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large input, as demonstrated when in UCI mode.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Chess | < 6.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-gnu-chess/2015-10/msg00002.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/chess?revision=134&view=revisionPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/13/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-gnu-chess/2015-10/msg00002.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/chess?revision=134&view=revisionPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/13/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8972?
CVE-2015-8972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Stack-based buffer overflow in the ValidateMove function in frontend/move.cc in GNU Chess (aka gnuchess) before 6.2.4 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large inpu...
How severe is CVE-2015-8972?
CVE-2015-8972 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Chess.