CVE-2017-7938
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) version 1.3a (Unix) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long argument. An example threat model is automated execution of DMitry with hostname strings found in local log files.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Dmitry 1.3a - Local Buffer Overflow (PoC)
OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 1.3a-5 |
| sid | Fixed | 1.3a-5 |
| forky | Fixed | 1.3a-5 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 1.3a-1.1+deb11u1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 1.3a-1.2+deb12u1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| mor-pah.net | dmitry_deepmagic_information_gathering_tool | 1.3a | |
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2017040113
- https://github.com/jaygreig86/dmitry/pull/12
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142210/Dmitry-1.3a-Local-Stack-Buffer-Overflow.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41898/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00024.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7938
CWEs
CWE-119
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.