CVE-2017-10979
UnknownEPSS 22.20%
Last modified
CVE-2017-10979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An FR-GV-202 issue in FreeRADIUS 2.x before 2.2.10 allows "Write overflow in rad_coalesce()" - this allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 22.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An FR-GV-202 issue in FreeRADIUS 2.x before 2.2.10 allows "Write overflow in rad_coalesce()" - this allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.0.0 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.0.1 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.0.2 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.0.3 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.0.4 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.0.5 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.0 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.1 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.2 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.3 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.4 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.6 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.7 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.8 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.9 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.10 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.11 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.1.12 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.0 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.1 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.2 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.3 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.4 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.5 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.6 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.7 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.8 |
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.2.9 |
References
- http://freeradius.org/security/fuzzer-2017.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038914Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://freeradius.org/security/fuzzer-2017.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038914Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-10979?
An FR-GV-202 issue in FreeRADIUS 2.x before 2.2.10 allows "Write overflow in rad_coalesce()" - this allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2017-10979?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10979?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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