CVE-2017-8289

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: April 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ipv6_addr_from_str function in sys/net/network_layer/ipv6/addr/ipv6_addr_from_str.c in RIOT prior to 2017-04-25 allows local attackers, and potentially remote attackers, to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed IPv6 address.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/issues/6840
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/6961
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/6962
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/issues/6840
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/6961
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/6962
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.8%
76th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

riot_project