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.
15278 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-2CH8-2MW7-GRMM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-07 15:38 – Updated: 2026-07-28 15:31
VLAI
Details
Memory safety bugs present in Firefox ESR 115.35.1, Firefox ESR 140.10.1 and Firefox 150.0.1. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150.0.2, Firefox ESR 140.10.2, and Firefox ESR 115.35.2.
Severity
8.1 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8092"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-07T13:16:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Memory safety bugs present in Firefox ESR 115.35.1, Firefox ESR 140.10.1 and Firefox 150.0.1. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150.0.2, Firefox ESR 140.10.2, and Firefox ESR 115.35.2.",
"id": "GHSA-2ch8-2mw7-grmm",
"modified": "2026-07-28T15:31:54Z",
"published": "2026-05-07T15:38:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8092"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-44"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-43"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-42"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-41"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-40"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-8092.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2467708"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1806249%2C2021977%2C2022576%2C2022722%2C2024439%2C2027883%2C2029463%2C2030323%2C2032042%2C2032043%2C2033270%2C2033637%2C2034422%2C2034496%2C2035879%2C2036516"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-8092"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26539"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26536"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26521"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26270"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26269"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26268"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26174"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25015"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24983"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24755"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24516"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24511"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24510"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24509"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24508"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:22643"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:22325"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:21381"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20574"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20566"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19160"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CJG-466R-P8W4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-06 00:31 – Updated: 2026-03-06 00:31
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Ettercap 0.8.4-Garofalo. Affected by this vulnerability is the function add_data_segment of the file src/ettercap/utils/etterfilter/ef_output.c of the component etterfilter. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3606"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-05T22:16:25Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in Ettercap 0.8.4-Garofalo. Affected by this vulnerability is the function add_data_segment of the file src/ettercap/utils/etterfilter/ef_output.c of the component etterfilter. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
"id": "GHSA-2cjg-466r-p8w4",
"modified": "2026-03-06T00:31:35Z",
"published": "2026-03-06T00:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3606"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/issues/1297"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/oneafter/0202/blob/main/et/repro"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349218"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.349218"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.764648"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/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-2CJG-PFCC-G8HR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:02 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:02
VLAI
Details
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.12 and 2.6.0 to 2.6.6, the ASN.1 BER and related dissectors could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c by preventing a buffer overflow associated with excessive digits in time values.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-9209"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-02-28T04:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.12 and 2.6.0 to 2.6.6, the ASN.1 BER and related dissectors could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c by preventing a buffer overflow associated with excessive digits in time values.",
"id": "GHSA-2cjg-pfcc-g8hr",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:02:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:02:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9209"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15447"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=f8fbe9f934d65b2694fa74622e5eb2e1dc8cd20b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00031.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Mar/35"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/3986-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4416"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2019-06.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00007.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00027.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107203"
}
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CJM-39G8-5FV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:23 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:23
VLAI
Details
In Shanda MapleStory Online V160, the SdoKeyCrypt.sys driver allows privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM because of not validating the IOCtl 0x8000c01c input value, leading to an integer signedness error and a heap-based buffer underflow.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-9729"
],
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"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-03-12T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Shanda MapleStory Online V160, the SdoKeyCrypt.sys driver allows privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM because of not validating the IOCtl 0x8000c01c input value, leading to an integer signedness error and a heap-based buffer underflow.",
"id": "GHSA-2cjm-39g8-5fv8",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:23:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:23:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9729"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/DoubleLabyrinth/SdoKeyCrypt-sys-local-privilege-elevation"
}
],
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"severity": [
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CJM-F4H6-VV39
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-24 06:31 – Updated: 2026-03-24 06:31
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in WujekFoliarz DualSenseY-v2.This issue affects DualSenseY-v2: before 54.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-33850"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-24T06:16:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in WujekFoliarz DualSenseY-v2.This issue affects DualSenseY-v2: before 54.",
"id": "GHSA-2cjm-f4h6-vv39",
"modified": "2026-03-24T06:31:14Z",
"published": "2026-03-24T06:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33850"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/WujekFoliarz/DualSenseY-v2/pull/66"
}
],
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CM4-GP34-F42X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-03 21:30 – Updated: 2023-01-10 03:30
VLAI
Details
In gpu drm, there is a possible stack overflow due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07363501; Issue ID: ALPS07363501.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
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"CVE-2022-32646"
],
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"CWE-20",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-03T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In gpu drm, there is a possible stack overflow due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07363501; Issue ID: ALPS07363501.",
"id": "GHSA-2cm4-gp34-f42x",
"modified": "2023-01-10T03:30:27Z",
"published": "2023-01-03T21:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32646"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2023"
}
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CMQ-823J-5QJ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-06 22:23 – Updated: 2025-03-07 13:45
VLAI
Summary
Out-of-bounds Write in SixLabors ImageSharp
Details
Impact
An Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability has been found in the ImageSharp gif decoder, allowing attackers to cause a crash using a specially crafted gif. This can potentially lead to denial of service.
Patches
The problem has been patched. All users are advised to upgrade to v3.1.7 or v2.1.10.
Workarounds
None.
References
https://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/issues/2859 https://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/issues/2890
Severity
7.5 (High)
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"name": "SixLabors.ImageSharp"
},
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"introduced": "3.0.0"
},
{
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}
],
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}
]
},
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"name": "SixLabors.ImageSharp"
},
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-03-06T22:23:48Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-06T23:15:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Impact\nAn Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability has been found in the ImageSharp gif decoder, allowing attackers to cause a crash using a specially crafted gif. This can potentially lead to denial of service.\n\n### Patches\nThe problem has been patched. All users are advised to upgrade to v3.1.7 or v2.1.10.\n\n### Workarounds\nNone.\n\n### References\nhttps://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/issues/2859\nhttps://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/issues/2890",
"id": "GHSA-2cmq-823j-5qj8",
"modified": "2025-03-07T13:45:22Z",
"published": "2025-03-06T22:23:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/security/advisories/GHSA-2cmq-823j-5qj8"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27598"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/issues/2859"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/pull/2890"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Out-of-bounds Write in SixLabors ImageSharp"
}
GHSA-2CMX-5449-GJ75
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-10 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:46
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds Write in DoOemFactorySendFactoryBypassCommand of libsec-ril prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30693"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-10T02:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Out-of-bounds Write in DoOemFactorySendFactoryBypassCommand of libsec-ril prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.",
"id": "GHSA-2cmx-5449-gj75",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:46:26Z",
"published": "2023-08-10T03:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30693"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=08"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CPQ-6G4R-6726
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-29 21:30 – Updated: 2023-04-05 21:30
VLAI
Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 23.5.0.506. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PCX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16372.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-43617"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-29T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 23.5.0.506. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PCX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16372.",
"id": "GHSA-2cpq-6g4r-6726",
"modified": "2023-04-05T21:30:25Z",
"published": "2023-03-29T21:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43617"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1475"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CQ5-J9M5-V929
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-07 15:31 – Updated: 2025-04-07 15:31
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC1206 15.03.06.23. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function form_fast_setting_wifi_set of the file /goform/fast_setting_wifi_set. The manipulation of the argument ssid/timeZone leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-3328"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-07T01:15:42Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC1206 15.03.06.23. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function form_fast_setting_wifi_set of the file /goform/fast_setting_wifi_set. The manipulation of the argument ssid/timeZone leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.",
"id": "GHSA-2cq5-j9m5-v929",
"modified": "2025-04-07T15:31:14Z",
"published": "2025-04-07T15:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3328"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/CH13hh/tmp_store_cc/blob/main/AC1206/AC1206form_fast_setting_wifi_set/form_fast_setting_wifi_set.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/CH13hh/tmp_store_cc/blob/main/AC1206/AC1206form_fast_setting_wifi_set_time/time.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.303540"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.303540"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.551893"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenda.com.cn"
}
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"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:X/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"
}
]
}
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.