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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-20225

TiEmu 2.08 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can...

Vulnerability Description

TiEmu 2.08 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can trigger the overflow through command-line arguments passed to the application, leveraging ROP gadgets to bypass protections and execute shellcode in the application context.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TicalcTiemu<= 2.0.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-20225?

CVE-2017-20225 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). TiEmu 2.08 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can...

How severe is CVE-2017-20225?

CVE-2017-20225 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-2017-20225?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ticalc Tiemu.