Vulnerability Description
The read_packet function in knc (Kerberised NetCat) before 1.11-1 is vulnerable to denial of service (memory exhaustion) that can be exploited remotely without authentication, possibly affecting another services running on the targeted host.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Secure-Endpoints | Kerberised Netcat | < 1.11-1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150534/knc-Kerberized-NetCat-Denial-Of-ServExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/65ExploitMailing ListPatch
- https://github.com/elric1/knc/commit/f237f3e09ecbaf59c897f5046538a7b1a3fa40c1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/irsl/knc-memory-exhaustion/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150534/knc-Kerberized-NetCat-Denial-Of-ServExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/65ExploitMailing ListPatch
- https://github.com/elric1/knc/commit/f237f3e09ecbaf59c897f5046538a7b1a3fa40c1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/irsl/knc-memory-exhaustion/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9732?
CVE-2017-9732 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The read_packet function in knc (Kerberised NetCat) before 1.11-1 is vulnerable to denial of service (memory exhaustion) that can be exploited remotely without authentication, possibly affecting anoth...
How severe is CVE-2017-9732?
CVE-2017-9732 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9732?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Secure-Endpoints Kerberised Netcat.