CWE-787
Weakness Allowed-with-ReviewOut-of-bounds Write
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Dimensions
- Behavior-Type: Write
- Resource-Type: Memory Buffer
- Resource-Property: Out-of-bounds
Mapping guidance
This CWE entry is at the Base level of abstraction, which is a preferred level of abstraction for mapping to the root causes of vulnerabilities. However, closer examination is required.
While this CWE is allowed for mapping, it has more specific children that might be a better fit. Carefully read both the name and description to ensure that this mapping is appropriate. Consider the root cause errors that have led to the out-of-bounds write by examining "CanFollow" relationships for this entry.
Relationships and members
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.
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16900 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-MFPG-4H2F-6HGR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-13 18:31 – Updated: 2024-03-13 18:31Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to out-of-bound read/writes to SMRAM.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-0162"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-13T17:15:46Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS and Dell Precision Rack BIOS contain an Improper SMM communication buffer verification vulnerability. A local low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to out-of-bound read/writes to SMRAM.",
"id": "GHSA-mfpg-4h2f-6hgr",
"modified": "2024-03-13T18:31:35Z",
"published": "2024-03-13T18:31:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0162"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000222812/dsa-2024-004-security-update-for-dell-poweredge-server-bios-for-an-improper-smm-communication-buffer-verification-vulnerability"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MFPH-26J7-JM24
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-06 03:33 – Updated: 2024-02-13 21:30Buffer overflow in CPCA PCFAX number process of Office Multifunction Printers and Laser Printers() which may allow an attacker on the network segment to trigger the affected product being unresponsive or to execute arbitrary code.:Satera MF750C Series firmware v03.07 and earlier sold in Japan. Color imageCLASS MF750C Series/Color imageCLASS X MF1333C firmware v03.07 and earlier sold in US. i-SENSYS MF754Cdw/C1333iF firmware v03.07 and earlier sold in Europe.
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"CVE-2024-0244"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-06T01:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Buffer overflow in CPCA PCFAX number process of Office Multifunction Printers and Laser Printers(*) which may allow an attacker on the network segment to trigger the affected product being unresponsive or to execute arbitrary code.*:Satera MF750C Series firmware v03.07 and earlier sold in Japan. Color imageCLASS MF750C Series/Color imageCLASS X MF1333C firmware v03.07 and earlier sold in US. i-SENSYS MF754Cdw/C1333iF firmware v03.07 and earlier sold in Europe.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-mfph-26j7-jm24",
"modified": "2024-02-13T21:30:29Z",
"published": "2024-02-06T03:33:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0244"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://canon.jp/support/support-info/240205vulnerability-response"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2024-001"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security-latest-news"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-advisories/Service-Notice-Regarding-Vulnerability-Measure-Against-Buffer-Overflow-for-Laser-Printers-and-Small-Office-Multifunctional-Printers"
}
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-MFQC-RM3C-48WJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-28 00:39 – Updated: 2024-11-28 00:39Fuji Electric Monitouch V-SFT V8 File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Fuji Electric Monitouch V-SFT. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of V8 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24505.
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"CVE-2024-11795"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-28T00:15:05Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Fuji Electric Monitouch V-SFT V8 File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Fuji Electric Monitouch V-SFT. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the parsing of V8 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24505.",
"id": "GHSA-mfqc-rm3c-48wj",
"modified": "2024-11-28T00:39:27Z",
"published": "2024-11-28T00:39:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11795"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1621"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-MFQV-9GJ9-6F5V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:43 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:43A heap buffer overflow vulnerability inside of BMP image processing was found at [core] module of ONLYOFFICE DocumentServer v4.0.0-9-v6.0.0. Using this vulnerability, an attacker is able to gain remote code executions on DocumentServer.
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"CVE-2021-25832"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-01T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A heap buffer overflow vulnerability inside of BMP image processing was found at [core] module of ONLYOFFICE DocumentServer v4.0.0-9-v6.0.0. Using this vulnerability, an attacker is able to gain remote code executions on DocumentServer.",
"id": "GHSA-mfqv-9gj9-6f5v",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:43:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:43:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25832"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/DocumentServer"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/core"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/core/blob/v6.0.1.15/ASCOfficePPTXFile/Editor/BinaryFileReaderWriter.cpp#L424"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/core/blob/v6.0.1.15/ASCOfficePPTXFile/Editor/BinaryFileReaderWriter.cpp#L428"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/core/blob/v6.0.1.15/DesktopEditor/cximage/CxImage/ximabmp.cpp#L354"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/core/blob/v6.0.1.15/DesktopEditor/cximage/CxImage/ximabmp.cpp#L358"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/merrychap/poc_exploits/tree/master/ONLYOFFICE/CVE-2021-25832"
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GHSA-MFRG-MC7H-8XRW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-18 00:30 – Updated: 2025-04-16 18:31An Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Autodesk FBX Review version 1.5.3.0 and prior may lead to code execution or information disclosure through maliciously crafted ActionScript Byte Code “ABC” files. ABC files are created by the Flash compiler and contain executable code. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-23139"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-18T00:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Autodesk FBX Review version 1.5.3.0 and prior may lead to code execution or information disclosure through maliciously crafted ActionScript Byte Code \u201cABC\u201d files. ABC files are created by the Flash compiler and contain executable code. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.",
"id": "GHSA-mfrg-mc7h-8xrw",
"modified": "2025-04-16T18:31:38Z",
"published": "2024-03-18T00:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23139"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2024-0005"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MFRH-MGW4-26M5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-18 03:30 – Updated: 2024-01-19 21:30In video decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-48351"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-18T03:15:57Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In video decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed",
"id": "GHSA-mfrh-mgw4-26m5",
"modified": "2024-01-19T21:30:35Z",
"published": "2024-01-18T03:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48351"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.unisoc.com/en_us/secy/announcementDetail/1745735200442220545"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MFRW-44HC-J24J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-10 18:30 – Updated: 2026-02-10 18:30After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-21318"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-10T18:16:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.",
"id": "GHSA-mfrw-44hc-j24j",
"modified": "2026-02-10T18:30:41Z",
"published": "2026-02-10T18:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21318"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb26-15.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MFV3-PWQP-278Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 15:30 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:30Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the vtysh_ubus binary of Milesight UR32L v32.3.0.5 due to the use of an unsafe sprintf pattern. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can send HTTP requests to trigger these vulnerabilities.This buffer overflow occurs in the set_qos function with the dest variable.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-25099"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-121",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-06T15:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the vtysh_ubus binary of Milesight UR32L v32.3.0.5 due to the use of an unsafe sprintf pattern. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can send HTTP requests to trigger these vulnerabilities.This buffer overflow occurs in the set_qos function with the dest variable.",
"id": "GHSA-mfv3-pwqp-278q",
"modified": "2025-11-04T21:30:35Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T15:30:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25099"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1716"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1716"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MFV6-PH6J-4W5V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-21 00:31 – Updated: 2026-08-21 00:31IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to a heap buffer overflow.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-16946"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-20T22:17:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to a heap buffer overflow.",
"id": "GHSA-mfv6-ph6j-4w5v",
"modified": "2026-08-21T00:31:18Z",
"published": "2026-08-21T00:31:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16946"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MFVG-QGR4-W7V8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-17 12:32 – Updated: 2024-04-17 12:32A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC500 2.0.1.9(1307). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function formQuickIndex of the file /goform/QuickIndex. The manipulation of the argument PPPOEPassword leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-261142 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-3906"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-121",
"CWE-787"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-17T11:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC500 2.0.1.9(1307). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function formQuickIndex of the file /goform/QuickIndex. The manipulation of the argument PPPOEPassword leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-261142 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-mfvg-qgr4-w7v8",
"modified": "2024-04-17T12:32:05Z",
"published": "2024-04-17T12:32:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3906"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/AC500/formQuickIndex.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.261142"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.261142"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.313801"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
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.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.