Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-787
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.
15141 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-RM67-M8XV-VMXP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-27 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-08 00:00
VLAI
Details
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-26738"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-26T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rm67-m8xv-vmxp",
"modified": "2022-06-08T00:00:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-27T00:00:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26738"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RM7V-MC66-6R49
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-21 00:00 – Updated: 2025-05-29 15:31
VLAI
Details
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 16, iOS 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32886"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-20T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 16, iOS 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-rm7v-mc66-6r49",
"modified": "2025-05-29T15:31:03Z",
"published": "2022-09-21T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32886"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00034.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/74MXH2U5GA4CX3L3NLYP4TBO4O2VOPBJ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KDV6OLKDTL55NH4LNSMLQ4D6LLSX6JU2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TDNT32WIARRD2ANWKGCTTIQXI6OII7HZ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/74MXH2U5GA4CX3L3NLYP4TBO4O2VOPBJ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KDV6OLKDTL55NH4LNSMLQ4D6LLSX6JU2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TDNT32WIARRD2ANWKGCTTIQXI6OII7HZ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213442"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5240"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5241"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RM8V-5W66-JM6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-28 06:30 – Updated: 2024-09-28 06:30
VLAI
Details
Silicon Labs Gecko OS Debug Interface Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the debug interface. 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 device.
Was ZDI-CAN-23184
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-23938"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-121",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-28T06:15:02Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Silicon Labs Gecko OS Debug Interface Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Silicon Labs Gecko OS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the debug interface. 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 device.\n\nWas ZDI-CAN-23184",
"id": "GHSA-rm8v-5w66-jm6j",
"modified": "2024-09-28T06:30:31Z",
"published": "2024-09-28T06:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23938"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.silabs.com/a45Vm0000000Atp"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-868"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RM9F-VCMM-7X46
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-18 18:32 – Updated: 2025-05-18 18:32
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability was found in code-projects Tourism Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function LoginUser of the component Login User. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-4890"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-18T18:15:18Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in code-projects Tourism Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function LoginUser of the component Login User. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-rm9f-vcmm-7x46",
"modified": "2025-05-18T18:32:03Z",
"published": "2025-05-18T18:32:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://code-projects.org"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zzzxc643/cve/blob/main/Tourism-Management-System2.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309443"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.309443"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.577499"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"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:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-RM9V-9QQW-HWHV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-17 19:00 – Updated: 2022-10-19 19:00
VLAI
Details
Tenda AC10 V15.03.06.23 contains a Stack overflow vulnerability via /goform/fromSetIpMacBind.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-42168"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-17T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Tenda AC10 V15.03.06.23 contains a Stack overflow vulnerability via /goform/fromSetIpMacBind.",
"id": "GHSA-rm9v-9qqw-hwhv",
"modified": "2022-10-19T19:00:23Z",
"published": "2022-10-17T19:00:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42168"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/z1r00/IOT_Vul/blob/main/Tenda/AC10/fromSetIpMacBind/readme.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RMC4-MQV6-CMWX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-20 18:32 – Updated: 2024-12-18 21:30
VLAI
Details
In process_service_attr_req and process_service_search_attr_req of sdp_server.cc, there is an out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-9478"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-20T18:15:19Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In process_service_attr_req and process_service_search_attr_req of sdp_server.cc, there is an out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. \u00a0User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-rmc4-mqv6-cmwx",
"modified": "2024-12-18T21:30:50Z",
"published": "2024-11-20T18:32:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9478"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RMFC-W52C-MP4G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:07
VLAI
Details
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the JPG sof_nb_comp header processing functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.8 and 19.9. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-21793"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-131",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-08T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the JPG sof_nb_comp header processing functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.8 and 19.9. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-rmfc-w52c-mp4g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:07:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:07:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21793"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1257"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RMFQ-RHP2-GVM9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:46 – Updated: 2022-12-01 00:30
VLAI
Details
A recently discovered security vulnerability affects all Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) versions 9.0 and below, DIVAR IP 2000, 3000, 5000 and 7000, Video Recording Manager (VRM), Video Streaming Gateway (VSG), Configuration Manager, Building Integration System (BIS) with Video Engine, Access Professional Edition (APE), Access Easy Controller (AEC), Bosch Video Client (BVC) and Video SDK (VSDK). The vulnerability potentially allows the unauthorized execution of code in the system via the network interface.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-6957"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-05-29T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A recently discovered security vulnerability affects all Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) versions 9.0 and below, DIVAR IP 2000, 3000, 5000 and 7000, Video Recording Manager (VRM), Video Streaming Gateway (VSG), Configuration Manager, Building Integration System (BIS) with Video Engine, Access Professional Edition (APE), Access Easy Controller (AEC), Bosch Video Client (BVC) and Video SDK (VSDK). The vulnerability potentially allows the unauthorized execution of code in the system via the network interface.",
"id": "GHSA-rmfq-rhp2-gvm9",
"modified": "2022-12-01T00:30:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:46:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6957"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://media.boschsecurity.com/fs/media/pb/security_advisories/bosch-2019-0403bt-cve-2019-6957_security_advisory_software_buffer_overflow.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RMH4-Q56P-P5W5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-13 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:45
VLAI
Details
In dhd_prot_txstatus_process of dhd_msgbuf.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-32925"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-13T21:15:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In dhd_prot_txstatus_process of dhd_msgbuf.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-rmh4-q56p-p5w5",
"modified": "2024-07-03T18:45:13Z",
"published": "2024-06-13T21:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32925"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-06-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RMJV-RFFG-9JGH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:06 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:06
VLAI
Details
Dell BIOSConnect feature contains a buffer overflow vulnerability. An authenticated malicious admin user with local access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code and bypass UEFI restrictions.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-21572"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-24T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dell BIOSConnect feature contains a buffer overflow vulnerability. An authenticated malicious admin user with local access to the system may potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code and bypass UEFI restrictions.",
"id": "GHSA-rmjv-rffg-9jgh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:06:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:06:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21572"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000188682"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
Mitigation MIT-3
Requirements
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
Architecture and Design
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
Operation
Build and Compilation
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
Implementation
- 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
Operation
Build and Compilation
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
Operation
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
Implementation
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.