CVE-2017-9465 The yr_arena_write_data function in YARA 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a c...
HighCVSS 7.1
EPSS 1.2%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The yr_arena_write_data function in YARA 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted file that is mishandled in the yr_re_fast_exec function in libyara/re.c and the _yr_scan_match_callback function in libyara/scan.c.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/yara(Debian:12) | < 3.6.2+dfsg-1 | 3.6.2+dfsg-1 |
| debian/yara(Debian:13) | < 3.6.2+dfsg-1 | 3.6.2+dfsg-1 |
| debian/yara(Debian:14) | < 3.6.2+dfsg-1 | 3.6.2+dfsg-1 |
| virustotal yara | = 3.6.1 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-9465 vendor-advisory
- github.com patch third-party-advisory
- github.com exploit third-party-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking