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.
15275 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-3W4J-CFCJ-WJ69
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-29 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-09 00:00
VLAI
Details
XPDF v4.04 was discovered to contain a stack overflow vulnerability via the Object::Copy class of object.cc files.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-33108"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-28T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "XPDF v4.04 was discovered to contain a stack overflow vulnerability via the Object::Copy class of object.cc files.",
"id": "GHSA-3w4j-cfcj-wj69",
"modified": "2022-07-09T00:00:25Z",
"published": "2022-06-29T00:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-33108"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3\u0026t=42284"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3\u0026t=42286"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3\u0026t=42287"
}
],
"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-3W4V-QFQC-3433
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:21 – Updated: 2023-09-28 20:17
VLAI
Summary
ChakraCore RCE Vulnerability
Details
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge, aka "Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0567, CVE-2019-0568.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "NuGet",
"name": "Microsoft.ChakraCore"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.11.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-0539"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-19T20:24:02Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-08T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge, aka \"Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability.\" This affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0567, CVE-2019-0568.",
"id": "GHSA-3w4v-qfqc-3433",
"modified": "2023-09-28T20:17:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:21:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0539"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/788f17b0ce06ea84553b123c174d1ff7052112a0"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0539"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210124231213/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106401"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46203"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46204"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46485"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "ChakraCore RCE Vulnerability"
}
GHSA-3W5H-QWWW-3FFF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19
VLAI
Details
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5, Safari 13.1.1, iTunes 12.10.7 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.2, iCloud for Windows 7.19. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-9807"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5, Safari 13.1.1, iTunes 12.10.7 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.2, iCloud for Windows 7.19. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-3w5h-qwww-3fff",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9807"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GER2ATKZXDHM7FFYJH67ZPNZZX5VOUVM"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JDBXQ2XA6X4DP4YTPXBOMKSLWUED2KAR"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-11"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT211168"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT211171"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT211175"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT211177"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT211178"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT211179"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT211181"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/4422-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4724"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00074.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/10/1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-3W5P-VGHJ-6QJ4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30
VLAI
Details
Kofax Power PDF GIF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. 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 GIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20488.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-38082"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T02:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Kofax Power PDF GIF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. 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 GIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20488.",
"id": "GHSA-3w5p-vghj-6qj4",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:54Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:30:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38082"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-960"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3W6J-F4XJ-HMHR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-10 19:01 – Updated: 2022-11-16 12:00
VLAI
Details
xpdfreader 4.03 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40226"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-10T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "xpdfreader 4.03 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow.",
"id": "GHSA-3w6j-f4xj-hmhr",
"modified": "2022-11-16T12:00:25Z",
"published": "2022-11-10T19:01:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40226"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3\u0026t=42185"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3W79-2W8P-46RM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-10 21:32 – Updated: 2026-03-11 18:30
VLAI
Details
There is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
7.8 (High)
10.0 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0124"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-10T21:16:45Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "There is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-3w79-2w8p-46rm",
"modified": "2026-03-11T18:30:28Z",
"published": "2026-03-10T21:32:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0124"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-03-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-3W7J-P64W-XF85
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-22 15:31 – Updated: 2026-03-22 15:31
VLAI
Details
NSauditor 3.1.2.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the SNMP Auditor Community field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can paste a large payload into the Community field and trigger the Walk function to cause a denial of service condition.
Severity
6.2 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-25597"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-22T14:16:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "NSauditor 3.1.2.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the SNMP Auditor Community field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can paste a large payload into the Community field and trigger the Walk function to cause a denial of service condition.",
"id": "GHSA-3w7j-p64w-xf85",
"modified": "2026-03-22T15:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-03-22T15:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25597"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46757"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nsauditor-denial-of-service-via-community-field"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.nsauditor.com/downloads/nsauditor_setup.exe"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/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-3W86-8CJ7-M4R5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:12 – Updated: 2025-05-05 18:30
VLAI
Details
A stack-based buffer overflow in /cgi-bin/activate.cgi while base64 decoding ticket parameter on Draytek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to achieve code execution via a remote HTTP request (issue 3 of 3).
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-10825"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-26T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A stack-based buffer overflow in /cgi-bin/activate.cgi while base64 decoding ticket parameter on Draytek Vigor3900, Vigor2960, and Vigor300B devices before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to achieve code execution via a remote HTTP request (issue 3 of 3).",
"id": "GHSA-3w86-8cj7-m4r5",
"modified": "2025-05-05T18:30:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:12:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10825"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://slashd.ga/2020/03/draytek-vulnerabilities"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.draytek.com/about/security-advisory/vigor3900-/-vigor2960-/-vigor300b-stack-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability"
}
],
"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-3W8G-XR3F-2MP8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-08-25 20:55 – Updated: 2021-08-24 18:08
VLAI
Summary
Out of bounds write in nalgebra
Details
The Deserialize implementation for VecStorage did not maintain the invariant that the number of elements must equal nrows * ncols. Deserialization of specially crafted inputs could allow memory access beyond allocation of the vector.
This flaw was introduced in v0.11.0 (086e6e) due to the addition of an automatically derived implementation of Deserialize for MatrixVec. MatrixVec was later renamed to VecStorage in v0.16.13 (0f66403) and continued to use the automatically derived implementation of Deserialize.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "crates.io",
"name": "nalgebra"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0.11.0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.27.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-38190"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-119",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-08-18T21:30:58Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-08T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The `Deserialize` implementation for `VecStorage` did not maintain the invariant that the number of elements must equal `nrows * ncols`. Deserialization of specially crafted inputs could allow memory access beyond allocation of the vector.\n\nThis flaw was introduced in v0.11.0 ([`086e6e`](https://github.com/dimforge/nalgebra/commit/086e6e719f53fecba6dadad2e953a487976387f5)) due to the addition of an automatically derived implementation of `Deserialize` for `MatrixVec`. `MatrixVec` was later renamed to `VecStorage` in v0.16.13 ([`0f66403`](https://github.com/dimforge/nalgebra/commit/0f66403cbbe9eeac15cedd8a906c0d6a3d8841f2)) and continued to use the automatically derived implementation of `Deserialize`.",
"id": "GHSA-3w8g-xr3f-2mp8",
"modified": "2021-08-24T18:08:59Z",
"published": "2021-08-25T20:55:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38190"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dimforge/nalgebra/issues/883"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dimforge/nalgebra/pull/889"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dimforge/nalgebra/commit/a803271fcce75b7c151e92aa099dfa546db4adc5"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/dimforge/nalgebra"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dimforge/nalgebra/blob/dev/CHANGELOG.md#0270"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0070.html"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Out of bounds write in nalgebra"
}
GHSA-3W95-9G93-92FJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-06 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:35
VLAI
Details
In vcu, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07645149; Issue ID: ALPS07645178.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-20735"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-06T13:15:12Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In vcu, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07645149; Issue ID: ALPS07645178.",
"id": "GHSA-3w95-9g93-92fj",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:35:36Z",
"published": "2023-06-06T15:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20735"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/June-2023"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.