CVE-2017-20225

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.80%

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CVE-2017-20225 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TiEmu 2.08 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can trigger the overflow through command-line arguments passed to the application, leveraging ROP gadgets to bypass protections and execute shellcode in the application context.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TiEmu 2.08 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can trigger the overflow through command-line arguments passed to the application, leveraging ROP gadgets to bypass protections and execute shellcode in the application context.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TicalcTiemu<= 2.0.8

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Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20225?
TiEmu 2.08 and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting inadequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers can trigger the overflow through command-line arguments passed to the application, leveraging ROP gadgets to bypass protections and execute shellcode in the application context.
How severe is CVE-2017-20225?
CVE-2017-20225 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20225?
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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Source: NVD / NIST