Out-of-bounds Write Affecting bro package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.27% (83rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN9-BRO-325922
  • published2 Jan 2018
  • disclosed2 Jan 2018

Introduced: 2 Jan 2018

CVE-2017-1000458  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Debian:9 bro.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream bro package and not the bro package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

Bro before Bro v2.5.2 is vulnerable to an out of bounds write in the ContentLine analyzer allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly other exploitation.