CVE-2023-4039

**DISPUTED**A failure in the -fstack-protector feature in GCC-based toolchains that target AArch64 allows an attacker to exploit an existing buffer overflow in dynamically-sized local variables in your application without this being detected. This stack-protector failure only applies to C99-style dynamically-sized local variables or those created using alloca(). The stack-protector operates as intended for statically-sized local variables. The default behavior when the stack-protector detects an overflow is to terminate your application, resulting in controlled loss of availability. An attacker who can exploit a buffer overflow without triggering the stack-protector might be able to change program flow control to cause an uncontrolled loss of availability or to go further and affect confidentiality or integrity. NOTE: The GCC project argues that this is a missed hardening bug and not a vulnerability by itself.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gcc:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*

History

19 Feb 2024, 23:15

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Summary (en) A failure in the -fstack-protector feature in GCC-based toolchains that target AArch64 allows an attacker to exploit an existing buffer overflow in dynamically-sized local variables in your application without this being detected. This stack-protector failure only applies to C99-style dynamically-sized local variables or those created using alloca(). The stack-protector operates as intended for statically-sized local variables. The default behavior when the stack-protector detects an overflow is to terminate your application, resulting in controlled loss of availability. An attacker who can exploit a buffer overflow without triggering the stack-protector might be able to change program flow control to cause an uncontrolled loss of availability or to go further and affect confidentiality or integrity. (en) **DISPUTED**A failure in the -fstack-protector feature in GCC-based toolchains that target AArch64 allows an attacker to exploit an existing buffer overflow in dynamically-sized local variables in your application without this being detected. This stack-protector failure only applies to C99-style dynamically-sized local variables or those created using alloca(). The stack-protector operates as intended for statically-sized local variables. The default behavior when the stack-protector detects an overflow is to terminate your application, resulting in controlled loss of availability. An attacker who can exploit a buffer overflow without triggering the stack-protector might be able to change program flow control to cause an uncontrolled loss of availability or to go further and affect confidentiality or integrity. NOTE: The GCC project argues that this is a missed hardening bug and not a vulnerability by itself.

14 Sep 2023, 20:01

Type Values Removed Values Added
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 4.8
CPE cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gcc:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
First Time Gnu
Gnu gcc
CWE NVD-CWE-Other
References (MISC) https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/GCC%20Stack%20Protector%20Vulnerability%20AArch64 - (MISC) https://developer.arm.com/Arm%20Security%20Center/GCC%20Stack%20Protector%20Vulnerability%20AArch64 - Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
References (MISC) https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-x7ch-h5rf-w2mf - (MISC) https://github.com/metaredteam/external-disclosures/security/advisories/GHSA-x7ch-h5rf-w2mf - Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

13 Sep 2023, 09:15

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2023-09-13 09:15

Updated : 2024-02-19 23:15


NVD link : CVE-2023-4039

Mitre link : CVE-2023-4039

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-4039


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Products Affected

gnu

  • gcc
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other CWE-693

Protection Mechanism Failure