CWE-119
Weakness DiscouragedImproper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Abstraction: Class · Status: Stable
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary.
Dimensions
- Behavior-Type: Restriction of Operations
- Behavior-Property: Improper
- Resource-Type: Memory Buffer
- Resource-Property: within the Bounds
Mapping guidance
CWE-119 is commonly misused in low-information vulnerability reports when lower-level CWEs could be used instead, or when more details about the vulnerability are available.
Look at CWE-119's children and its descendants, which should generally be a better fit. Since this issue is resultant from other weaknesses, conduct root cause analysis to determine the error(s) that led to operations outside of intended buffer boundaries.
Modes of introduction
Detection methods
Automated Static Analysis
This weakness can often be detected using automated static analysis tools. Many modern tools use data flow analysis or constraint-based techniques to minimize the number of false positives.
Automated static analysis generally does not account for environmental considerations when reporting out-of-bounds memory operations. This can make it difficult for users to determine which warnings should be investigated first. For example, an analysis tool might report buffer overflows that originate from command line arguments in a program that is not expected to run with setuid or other special privileges.
Effectiveness: High
Detection techniques for buffer-related errors are more mature than for most other weakness types.
Automated Dynamic Analysis
This weakness can be detected using dynamic tools and techniques that interact with the software using large test suites with many diverse inputs, such as fuzz testing (fuzzing), robustness testing, and fault injection. The software's operation may slow down, but it should not become unstable, crash, or generate incorrect results.
Automated Dynamic Analysis
Use tools that are integrated during compilation to insert runtime error-checking mechanisms related to memory safety errors, such as AddressSanitizer (ASan) for C/C++ [REF-1518].
Effectiveness: Moderate
Crafted inputs are necessary to reach the code containing the error, such as generated by fuzzers. Also, these tools may reduce performance, and they only report the error condition - not the original mistake that led to the error.
Automated Static Analysis - Binary or Bytecode
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:
Cost effective for partial coverage:
Binary / Bytecode Quality Analysis
Bytecode Weakness Analysis - including disassembler + source code weakness analysis
Binary Weakness Analysis - including disassembler + source code weakness analysis
Effectiveness: SOAR Partial
Manual Static Analysis - Binary or Bytecode
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:
Cost effective for partial coverage:
Binary / Bytecode disassembler - then use manual analysis for vulnerabilities & anomalies
Effectiveness: SOAR Partial
Dynamic Analysis with Automated Results Interpretation
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:
Cost effective for partial coverage:
Web Application Scanner
Web Services Scanner
Database Scanners
Effectiveness: SOAR Partial
Dynamic Analysis with Manual Results Interpretation
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:
Cost effective for partial coverage:
Fuzz Tester
Framework-based Fuzzer
Effectiveness: SOAR Partial
Manual Static Analysis - Source Code
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:
Cost effective for partial coverage:
Focused Manual Spotcheck - Focused manual analysis of source
Manual Source Code Review (not inspections)
Effectiveness: SOAR Partial
Automated Static Analysis - Source Code
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:
Highly cost effective:
Source code Weakness Analyzer
Context-configured Source Code Weakness Analyzer
Cost effective for partial coverage:
Source Code Quality Analyzer
Effectiveness: High
Architecture or Design Review
According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:
Highly cost effective:
Formal Methods / Correct-By-Construction
Cost effective for partial coverage:
Inspection (IEEE 1028 standard) (can apply to requirements, design, source code, etc.)
Effectiveness: High
Notes
Applicable Platform
It is possible in any programming languages without memory management support to attempt an operation outside of the bounds of a memory buffer, but the consequences will vary widely depending on the language, platform, and chip architecture.
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18591 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-R5C4-QCV7-42P7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:37 – Updated: 2025-04-11 03:49RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.0 through 2.1.5, and Mac RealPlayer 12.0.0.1569 do not properly handle DEFINEFONT fields in SWF files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted file.
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"nvd_published_at": "2011-08-18T23:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.0 through 2.1.5, and Mac RealPlayer 12.0.0.1569 do not properly handle DEFINEFONT fields in SWF files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted file.",
"id": "GHSA-r5c4-qcv7-42p7",
"modified": "2025-04-11T03:49:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:37:50Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2948"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025943"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-268"
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GHSA-R5FQ-F973-98JC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:09 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:09Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.577 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 21.0.0.176, Adobe AIR SDK before 21.0.0.176, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 21.0.0.176 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0960, CVE-2016-0962, CVE-2016-0986, CVE-2016-0989, CVE-2016-0992, CVE-2016-1002, and CVE-2016-1005.
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"nvd_published_at": "2016-03-12T15:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.577 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 21.0.0.176, Adobe AIR SDK before 21.0.0.176, and Adobe AIR SDK \u0026 Compiler before 21.0.0.176 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0960, CVE-2016-0962, CVE-2016-0986, CVE-2016-0989, CVE-2016-0992, CVE-2016-1002, and CVE-2016-1005.",
"id": "GHSA-r5fq-f973-98jc",
"modified": "2022-05-17T03:09:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:09:05Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0961"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-08.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-07"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00022.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00023.html"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00024.html"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00032.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84311"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035251"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R5G4-C3VM-VWHJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:35 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:35The Windows Messenger ActiveX control in msgsc.dll in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that "corrupt the system state," aka "Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Vulnerability."
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"nvd_published_at": "2011-04-13T18:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Windows Messenger ActiveX control in msgsc.dll in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that \"corrupt the system state,\" aka \"Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-r5g4-c3vm-vwhj",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:35:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:35:56Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1243"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-027"
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"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12524"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/71788"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/44159"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47197"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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GHSA-R5GH-RHM8-WJQM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:08 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:08WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1009.
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"nvd_published_at": "2013-06-05T14:39:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1009.",
"id": "GHSA-r5gh-rhm8-wjqm",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:08:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:08:47Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1023"
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"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Jun/msg00001.html"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5785"
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"severity": []
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GHSA-R5GW-WG4F-G2PV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:53 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:53STDU Viewer 1.6.375 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .epub file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Block Data Move starting at STDUEPubFile!DllUnregisterServer+0x0000000000010262."
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-18T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "STDU Viewer 1.6.375 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .epub file, related to a \"Read Access Violation on Block Data Move starting at STDUEPubFile!DllUnregisterServer+0x0000000000010262.\"",
"id": "GHSA-r5gw-wg4f-g2pv",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:53:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:53:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14542"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-14542"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-R5JJ-3MJ4-JV97
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:47 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:47Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Command Line Interface process in the Server Agent in EMC AlphaStor 3.1 SP1 for Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TCP packets to port 41025.
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"nvd_published_at": "2008-05-29T16:32:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Command Line Interface process in the Server Agent in EMC AlphaStor 3.1 SP1 for Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TCP packets to port 41025.",
"id": "GHSA-r5jj-3mj4-jv97",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:47:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:47:06Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2158"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42669"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=702"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30410"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1020115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29399"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1670"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-R5M4-5VWW-W9F5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-10 00:33 – Updated: 2026-05-29 22:23A flaw has been found in OSGeo gdal up to 3.13.0dev-4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function SWSDfldsrch of the file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/SWapi.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 addresses this issue. This patch commit sha is 3e04c0385630e4d42517046d9a4967dfccfeb7fd. The affected component should be upgraded.
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"github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-29T22:23:28Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-09T23:16:33Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "A flaw has been found in OSGeo gdal up to 3.13.0dev-4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function SWSDfldsrch of the file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/SWapi.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 addresses this issue. This patch commit sha is 3e04c0385630e4d42517046d9a4967dfccfeb7fd. The affected component should be upgraded.",
"id": "GHSA-r5m4-5vww-w9f5",
"modified": "2026-05-29T22:23:28Z",
"published": "2026-05-10T00:33:21Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8212"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/OSGeo/gdal/issues/14398"
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"url": "https://github.com/OSGeo/gdal/commit/3e04c0385630e4d42517046d9a4967dfccfeb7fd"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/OSGeo/gdal"
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"url": "https://github.com/OSGeo/gdal/releases/tag/v3.13.0RC1"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/biniamf/pocs/tree/main/gdal-swsdfldsrch_oob-read"
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"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/gdal/PYSEC-2026-4.yaml"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/808127"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/362429"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/362429/cti"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "OSGeo gdal has a heap-based buffer overflow"
}
GHSA-R5MF-GRCQ-WJJG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-04 00:30 – Updated: 2022-05-04 00:30Heap-based buffer overflow in the nsSVGFEDiffuseLightingElement::LightPixel function in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 11.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, Thunderbird 5.0 through 11.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid gfxImageSurface free operation) or possibly execute arbitrary code by leveraging the use of "different number systems."
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"CVE-2012-0470"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-04-25T10:10:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Heap-based buffer overflow in the nsSVGFEDiffuseLightingElement::LightPixel function in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 11.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, Thunderbird 5.0 through 11.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid gfxImageSurface free operation) or possibly execute arbitrary code by leveraging the use of \"different number systems.\"",
"id": "GHSA-r5mf-grcq-wjjg",
"modified": "2022-05-04T00:30:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-04T00:30:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0470"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=734288"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16989"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48920"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48922"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48972"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/49047"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/49055"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2457"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2458"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2464"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:066"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:081"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-23.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53225"
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}
GHSA-R5MX-JXFP-JWRH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:08 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:08Buffer overflow in the back-end component in Huawei UTPS 1.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a long IDS_PLUGIN_NAME string in a plug-in configuration file.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-6568"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-06-20T15:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Buffer overflow in the back-end component in Huawei UTPS 1.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a long IDS_PLUGIN_NAME string in a plug-in configuration file.",
"id": "GHSA-r5mx-jxfp-jwrh",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:08:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:08:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6568"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/download/116604/huawei-overflow.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-204627.htm"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-R5PC-VX6Q-QW9X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:25 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:41Stack-based buffer overflow in GCoreServer.exe in the server in Geutebrueck Gcore 1.3.8.42 and 1.4.2.37 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in a GET request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-11517"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-07-21T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Stack-based buffer overflow in GCoreServer.exe in the server in Geutebrueck Gcore 1.3.8.42 and 1.4.2.37 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in a GET request.",
"id": "GHSA-r5pc-vx6q-qw9x",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:41:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:25:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11517"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41153"
}
],
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-3
Strategy: Language Selection
- Use a language that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- For example, many languages that perform their own memory management, such as Java and Perl, are not subject to buffer overflows. Other languages, such as Ada and C#, typically provide overflow protection, but the protection can be disabled by the programmer.
- Be wary that a language's interface to native code may still be subject to overflows, even if the language itself is theoretically safe.
Mitigation MIT-4.1
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
- Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- Examples include the Safe C String Library (SafeStr) by Messier and Viega [REF-57], and the Strsafe.h library from Microsoft [REF-56]. These libraries provide safer versions of overflow-prone string-handling functions.
Mitigation MIT-10
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Use automatic buffer overflow detection mechanisms that are offered by certain compilers or compiler extensions. Examples include: the Microsoft Visual Studio /GS flag, Fedora/Red Hat FORTIFY_SOURCE GCC flag, StackGuard, and ProPolice, which provide various mechanisms including canary-based detection and range/index checking.
- D3-SFCV (Stack Frame Canary Validation) from D3FEND [REF-1334] discusses canary-based detection in detail.
Mitigation MIT-9
- Consider adhering to the following rules when allocating and managing an application's memory:
- Double check that the buffer is as large as specified.
- When using functions that accept a number of bytes to copy, such as strncpy(), be aware that if the destination buffer size is equal to the source buffer size, it may not NULL-terminate the string.
- Check buffer boundaries if accessing the buffer in a loop and make sure there is no danger of writing past the allocated space.
- If necessary, truncate all input strings to a reasonable length before passing them to the copy and concatenation functions.
Mitigation MIT-11
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Run or compile the software using features or extensions that randomly arrange the positions of a program's executable and libraries in memory. Because this makes the addresses unpredictable, it can prevent an attacker from reliably jumping to exploitable code.
- Examples include Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) [REF-58] [REF-60] and Position-Independent Executables (PIE) [REF-64]. Imported modules may be similarly realigned if their default memory addresses conflict with other modules, in a process known as "rebasing" (for Windows) and "prelinking" (for Linux) [REF-1332] using randomly generated addresses. ASLR for libraries cannot be used in conjunction with prelink since it would require relocating the libraries at run-time, defeating the whole purpose of prelinking.
- For more information on these techniques see D3-SAOR (Segment Address Offset Randomization) from D3FEND [REF-1335].
Mitigation MIT-12
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Use a CPU and operating system that offers Data Execution Protection (using hardware NX or XD bits) or the equivalent techniques that simulate this feature in software, such as PaX [REF-60] [REF-61]. These techniques ensure that any instruction executed is exclusively at a memory address that is part of the code segment.
- For more information on these techniques see D3-PSEP (Process Segment Execution Prevention) from D3FEND [REF-1336].
Mitigation MIT-13
Replace unbounded copy functions with analogous functions that support length arguments, such as strcpy with strncpy. Create these if they are not available.
CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
This attack pattern involves causing a buffer overflow through manipulation of environment variables. Once the adversary finds that they can modify an environment variable, they may try to overflow associated buffers. This attack leverages implicit trust often placed in environment variables.
CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers
Buffer Overflow attacks target improper or missing bounds checking on buffer operations, typically triggered by input injected by an adversary. As a consequence, an adversary is able to write past the boundaries of allocated buffer regions in memory, causing a program crash or potentially redirection of execution as per the adversaries' choice.
CAPEC-123: Buffer Manipulation
An adversary manipulates an application's interaction with a buffer in an attempt to read or modify data they shouldn't have access to. Buffer attacks are distinguished in that it is the buffer space itself that is the target of the attack rather than any code responsible for interpreting the content of the buffer. In virtually all buffer attacks the content that is placed in the buffer is immaterial. Instead, most buffer attacks involve retrieving or providing more input than can be stored in the allocated buffer, resulting in the reading or overwriting of other unintended program memory.
CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
This type of attack exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in targeted client software through injection of malicious content from a custom-built hostile service. This hostile service is created to deliver the correct content to the client software. For example, if the client-side application is a browser, the service will host a webpage that the browser loads.
CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
In this attack, the idea is to cause an active filter to fail by causing an oversized transaction. An attacker may try to feed overly long input strings to the program in an attempt to overwhelm the filter (by causing a buffer overflow) and hoping that the filter does not fail securely (i.e. the user input is let into the system unfiltered).
CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion
An attacker exploits a weakness in the MIME conversion routine to cause a buffer overflow and gain control over the mail server machine. The MIME system is designed to allow various different information formats to be interpreted and sent via e-mail. Attack points exist when data are converted to MIME compatible format and back.
CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File
An attack of this type exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the handling of binary resources. Binary resources may include music files like MP3, image files like JPEG files, and any other binary file. These attacks may pass unnoticed to the client machine through normal usage of files, such as a browser loading a seemingly innocent JPEG file. This can allow the adversary access to the execution stack and execute arbitrary code in the target process.
CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links
This type of attack leverages the use of symbolic links to cause buffer overflows. An adversary can try to create or manipulate a symbolic link file such that its contents result in out of bounds data. When the target software processes the symbolic link file, it could potentially overflow internal buffers with insufficient bounds checking.
CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags
This type of attack leverages the use of tags or variables from a formatted configuration data to cause buffer overflow. The adversary crafts a malicious HTML page or configuration file that includes oversized strings, thus causing an overflow.
CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion
In this attack, the target software is given input that the adversary knows will be modified and expanded in size during processing. This attack relies on the target software failing to anticipate that the expanded data may exceed some internal limit, thereby creating a buffer overflow.
CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call
This attack targets libraries or shared code modules which are vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks. An adversary who has knowledge of known vulnerable libraries or shared code can easily target software that makes use of these libraries. All clients that make use of the code library thus become vulnerable by association. This has a very broad effect on security across a system, usually affecting more than one software process.
CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities
This attack targets command-line utilities available in a number of shells. An adversary can leverage a vulnerability found in a command-line utility to escalate privilege to root.