Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-787
Allowed-with-ReviewOut-of-bounds Write
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
15097 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-W2XW-7PJH-2342
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-15 19:00 – Updated: 2022-11-22 15:30
VLAI
Details
A stack overflow in the Catalog::readPageLabelTree2(Object*) function of XPDF v4.04 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-43071"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-15T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A stack overflow in the Catalog::readPageLabelTree2(Object*) function of XPDF v4.04 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.",
"id": "GHSA-w2xw-7pjh-2342",
"modified": "2022-11-22T15:30:26Z",
"published": "2022-11-15T19:00:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43071"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3\u0026t=42349\u0026p=43959#p43959"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W324-97V9-PXQG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-08 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:33
VLAI
Details
CMysten Labs Sui blockchain v1.2.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /spec/openrpc.json.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36184"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-08T02:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "CMysten Labs Sui blockchain v1.2.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /spec/openrpc.json.",
"id": "GHSA-w324-97v9-pxqg",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:33:43Z",
"published": "2023-09-08T03:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36184"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/move-language/move/issues/1059"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/MystenLabs/sui/commit/8b681515c0cf435df2a54198a28ab4ef574d202b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/aptos-labs/aptos-core/commit/47a0391c612407fe0b1051ef658a29e35d986963"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/%40Beosin_com/critical-vulnerability-in-move-vm-can-cause-total-network-shutdown-and-potential-hard-fork-in-sui-49d0d942801c"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/@Beosin_com/critical-vulnerability-in-move-vm-can-cause-total-network-shutdown-and-potential-hard-fork-in-sui-49d0d942801c"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W32P-76XR-88PC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-03-29 20:59 – Updated: 2025-05-20 20:46
VLAI
Summary
Chakra Scripting Engine Out-of-bounds write
Details
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge (HTML-based). The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability through Microsoft Edge (HTML-based) and then convince a user to view the website. The attacker could also take advantage of compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements. These websites could contain specially crafted content that could exploit the vulnerability.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "NuGet",
"name": "Microsoft.ChakraCore"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.11.10"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-1003"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-03-18T22:20:51Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-06-12T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge (HTML-based). The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.\n\nIn a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability through Microsoft Edge (HTML-based) and then convince a user to view the website. The attacker could also take advantage of compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements. These websites could contain specially crafted content that could exploit the vulnerability.\n\nThe security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory.",
"id": "GHSA-w32p-76xr-88pc",
"modified": "2025-05-20T20:46:24Z",
"published": "2021-03-29T20:59:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/3d6226cc2d1077537220361c82e34a362c6c76ee"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/90f67afac6362828c750f3bccbcc1c360caf29e4"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2019-1003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1003"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Chakra Scripting Engine Out-of-bounds write"
}
GHSA-W32P-PWV5-9JR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-14 12:32 – Updated: 2025-12-14 12:32
VLAI
Details
A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12. The impacted element is the function formSetRebootTimer of the file /goform/SetSysAutoRebbotCfg of the component httpd. Performing manipulation of the argument rebootTime results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-14655"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-14T11:15:39Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12. The impacted element is the function formSetRebootTimer of the file /goform/SetSysAutoRebbotCfg of the component httpd. Performing manipulation of the argument rebootTime results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.",
"id": "GHSA-w32p-pwv5-9jr3",
"modified": "2025-12-14T12:32:25Z",
"published": "2025-12-14T12:32:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14655"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Madgeaaaaa/MY_VULN_2/blob/main/Tenda/VULN13/AC20_SetSysAutoRebbotCfg.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.336388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.336388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.712910"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenda.com.cn"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-W337-CFCG-VPQJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-26 03:30 – Updated: 2025-11-26 03:30
VLAI
Details
Stack-based buffer overflow in Azure Application Gateway allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-64657"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-121",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-26T01:16:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Stack-based buffer overflow in Azure Application Gateway allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.",
"id": "GHSA-w337-cfcg-vpqj",
"modified": "2025-11-26T03:30:20Z",
"published": "2025-11-26T03:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-64657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-64657"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W33V-52FH-V2XF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-07 00:01 – Updated: 2022-10-12 12:00
VLAI
Details
TOTOLINK NR1800X V9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 was discovered to contain an authenticated stack overflow via the pppoeUser parameter in the setOpModeCfg function.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-41527"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-06T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "TOTOLINK NR1800X V9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 was discovered to contain an authenticated stack overflow via the pppoeUser parameter in the setOpModeCfg function.",
"id": "GHSA-w33v-52fh-v2xf",
"modified": "2022-10-12T12:00:17Z",
"published": "2022-10-07T00:01:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41527"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://brief-nymphea-813.notion.site/NR1800X-bof-setOpModeCfg-2e286823203c405bbdec4305b0924a02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W33V-FH8V-9MHX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-21 18:31 – Updated: 2025-09-24 00:30
VLAI
Details
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
platform/x86: wmi: Fix opening of char device
Since commit fa1f68db6ca7 ("drivers: misc: pass miscdevice pointer via file private data"), the miscdevice stores a pointer to itself inside filp->private_data, which means that private_data will not be NULL when wmi_char_open() is called. This might cause memory corruption should wmi_char_open() be unable to find its driver, something which can happen when the associated WMI device is deleted in wmi_free_devices().
Fix the problem by using the miscdevice pointer to retrieve the WMI device data associated with a char device using container_of(). This also avoids wmi_char_open() picking a wrong WMI device bound to a driver with the same name as the original driver.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-52864"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-21T16:15:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:\n\nplatform/x86: wmi: Fix opening of char device\n\nSince commit fa1f68db6ca7 (\"drivers: misc: pass miscdevice pointer via\nfile private data\"), the miscdevice stores a pointer to itself inside\nfilp-\u003eprivate_data, which means that private_data will not be NULL when\nwmi_char_open() is called. This might cause memory corruption should\nwmi_char_open() be unable to find its driver, something which can\nhappen when the associated WMI device is deleted in wmi_free_devices().\n\nFix the problem by using the miscdevice pointer to retrieve the WMI\ndevice data associated with a char device using container_of(). This\nalso avoids wmi_char_open() picking a wrong WMI device bound to a\ndriver with the same name as the original driver.",
"id": "GHSA-w33v-fh8v-9mhx",
"modified": "2025-09-24T00:30:40Z",
"published": "2024-05-21T18:31:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52864"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36d85fa7ae0d6be651c1a745191fa7ef055db43e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44a96796d25809502c75771d40ee693c2e44724e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fb0eed09e1470cd4021ff52b2b9dfcbcee4c203"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cf098e937dd125c0317a0d6f261ac2a950a233d6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d426a2955e45a95b2282764105fcfb110a540453"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0bf076b734a2fab92d8fddc2b8b03462eee7097"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eba9ac7abab91c8f6d351460239108bef5e7a0b6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb7b06b59c6887659c6ed0ecd3110835eecbb6a3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W342-RCRV-W64R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-02 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-10 00:00
VLAI
Details
Tenda M3 V1.0.0.12 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the items parameter in the function formdelMasteraclist.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32034"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-01T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Tenda M3 V1.0.0.12 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the items parameter in the function formdelMasteraclist.",
"id": "GHSA-w342-rcrv-w64r",
"modified": "2022-07-10T00:00:47Z",
"published": "2022-07-02T00:00:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32034"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/d1tto/IoT-vuln/tree/main/Tenda/M3/formdelMasteraclist"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W359-M9M3-V2W3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:03
VLAI
Details
An Out of Bounds flaw was found fig2dev version 3.2.8a. A flawed bounds check in read_objects() could allow an attacker to provide a crafted malicious input causing the application to either crash or in some cases cause memory corruption. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to integrity as well as system availability.
Severity
7.1 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-3561"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-26T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Out of Bounds flaw was found fig2dev version 3.2.8a. A flawed bounds check in read_objects() could allow an attacker to provide a crafted malicious input causing the application to either crash or in some cases cause memory corruption. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to integrity as well as system availability.",
"id": "GHSA-w359-m9m3-v2w3",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:03:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:03:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3561"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1955675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00002.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C44WSY5KAQXC3Y2NMSVXXZS3M5U5U2E6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JKMOIQX6GULVSYXLYW5JQY6KJNTWV3E4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C44WSY5KAQXC3Y2NMSVXXZS3M5U5U2E6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JKMOIQX6GULVSYXLYW5JQY6KJNTWV3E4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/fig2dev/ci/6827c09d2d6491cb2ae3ac7196439ff3aa791fd9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/tickets/116"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W35V-55PP-HJ6X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:50 – Updated: 2022-10-14 12:00
VLAI
Details
A CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists in Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS), Version 14 and prior, which could cause a software crash when data in the mdb database is manipulated.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-6827"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-15T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists in Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS), Version 14 and prior, which could cause a software crash when data in the mdb database is manipulated.",
"id": "GHSA-w35v-55pp-hj6x",
"modified": "2022-10-14T12:00:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:50:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6827"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.schneider-electric.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-190-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-671"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-3
Requirements
Strategy: Language Selection
- Use a language that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- For example, many languages that perform their own memory management, such as Java and Perl, are not subject to buffer overflows. Other languages, such as Ada and C#, typically provide overflow protection, but the protection can be disabled by the programmer.
- Be wary that a language's interface to native code may still be subject to overflows, even if the language itself is theoretically safe.
Mitigation MIT-4.1
Architecture and Design
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
- Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- Examples include the Safe C String Library (SafeStr) by Messier and Viega [REF-57], and the Strsafe.h library from Microsoft [REF-56]. These libraries provide safer versions of overflow-prone string-handling functions.
Mitigation MIT-10
Operation
Build and Compilation
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Use automatic buffer overflow detection mechanisms that are offered by certain compilers or compiler extensions. Examples include: the Microsoft Visual Studio /GS flag, Fedora/Red Hat FORTIFY_SOURCE GCC flag, StackGuard, and ProPolice, which provide various mechanisms including canary-based detection and range/index checking.
- D3-SFCV (Stack Frame Canary Validation) from D3FEND [REF-1334] discusses canary-based detection in detail.
Mitigation MIT-9
Implementation
- Consider adhering to the following rules when allocating and managing an application's memory:
- Double check that the buffer is as large as specified.
- When using functions that accept a number of bytes to copy, such as strncpy(), be aware that if the destination buffer size is equal to the source buffer size, it may not NULL-terminate the string.
- Check buffer boundaries if accessing the buffer in a loop and make sure there is no danger of writing past the allocated space.
- If necessary, truncate all input strings to a reasonable length before passing them to the copy and concatenation functions.
Mitigation MIT-11
Operation
Build and Compilation
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Run or compile the software using features or extensions that randomly arrange the positions of a program's executable and libraries in memory. Because this makes the addresses unpredictable, it can prevent an attacker from reliably jumping to exploitable code.
- Examples include Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) [REF-58] [REF-60] and Position-Independent Executables (PIE) [REF-64]. Imported modules may be similarly realigned if their default memory addresses conflict with other modules, in a process known as "rebasing" (for Windows) and "prelinking" (for Linux) [REF-1332] using randomly generated addresses. ASLR for libraries cannot be used in conjunction with prelink since it would require relocating the libraries at run-time, defeating the whole purpose of prelinking.
- For more information on these techniques see D3-SAOR (Segment Address Offset Randomization) from D3FEND [REF-1335].
Mitigation MIT-12
Operation
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Use a CPU and operating system that offers Data Execution Protection (using hardware NX or XD bits) or the equivalent techniques that simulate this feature in software, such as PaX [REF-60] [REF-61]. These techniques ensure that any instruction executed is exclusively at a memory address that is part of the code segment.
- For more information on these techniques see D3-PSEP (Process Segment Execution Prevention) from D3FEND [REF-1336].
Mitigation MIT-13
Implementation
Replace unbounded copy functions with analogous functions that support length arguments, such as strcpy with strncpy. Create these if they are not available.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.