CVE-2014-5439
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.55%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection mechanisms, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 2.55% probability · 84th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-787
- Affected
- sniffit project/sniffit · debian/debian linux
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71318
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71318
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.