CVE-2017-8929 The sized_string_cmp function in libyara/sizedstr.c in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted rule.
HighCVSS 7.5
EPSS 1.8%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The sized_string_cmp function in libyara/sizedstr.c in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted rule.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/yara(Debian:12) | < 3.6.0+dfsg-1 | 3.6.0+dfsg-1 |
| debian/yara(Debian:13) | < 3.6.0+dfsg-1 | 3.6.0+dfsg-1 |
| debian/yara(Debian:14) | < 3.6.0+dfsg-1 | 3.6.0+dfsg-1 |
| virustotal yara | = 3.5.0 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-8929 vendor-advisory
- github.com patch
- github.com issue-tracking patch