PT-2021-6587 · Hcxtools+1 · Hcxtools+1
Seviezhou
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Published
2021-09-20
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Updated
2021-10-02
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CVE-2021-32286
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
hcxtools versions prior to 6.1.6
Description
The issue is related to a global buffer overflow in the
pcapngoptionwalk function located in hcxpcapngtool.c. This allows a remote attacker to access confidential data, compromise its integrity, and cause a denial of service. The vulnerability can also lead to code execution.Recommendations
For versions prior to 6.1.6, update to version 6.1.7 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the
hcxpcapngtool.c component until a patch is available.Exploit
Fix
Memory Corruption
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Debian
Hcxtools