Vulnerability Description
A flaw exists in NetBSD's implementation of the stack guard page that allows attackers to bypass it resulting in arbitrary code execution using certain setuid binaries. This affects NetBSD 7.1 and possibly earlier versions.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netbsd | Netbsd | <= 7.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99176Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.qualys.com/2017/06/19/stack-clash/stack-clash.txtMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99176Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.qualys.com/2017/06/19/stack-clash/stack-clash.txtMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000374?
CVE-2017-1000374 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A flaw exists in NetBSD's implementation of the stack guard page that allows attackers to bypass it resulting in arbitrary code execution using certain setuid binaries. This affects NetBSD 7.1 and pos...
How severe is CVE-2017-1000374?
CVE-2017-1000374 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-2017-1000374?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netbsd Netbsd.