Vulnerability Description
An FR-GV-202 issue in FreeRADIUS 2.x before 2.2.10 allows "Write overflow in rad_coalesce()" - this allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://freeradius.org/security/fuzzer-2017.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3930
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99901
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038914Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1759
- http://freeradius.org/security/fuzzer-2017.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3930
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99901
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038914Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1759
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-10979?
CVE-2017-10979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An FR-GV-202 issue in FreeRADIUS 2.x before 2.2.10 allows "Write overflow in rad_coalesce()" - this allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2017-10979?
CVE-2017-10979 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-2017-10979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freeradius Freeradius.