Nosefart
CVE-2017-11119
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The chk_mem_access function in cpu/nes6502/nes6502.c in libnosefart.a in Nosefart 2.9-mls allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted nsf file.
AnalysisAI
The chk_mem_access function in cpu/nes6502/nes6502.c in libnosefart.a in Nosefart 2.9-mls allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. The chk_mem_access function in cpu/nes6502/nes6502.c in libnosefart.a in Nosefart 2.9-mls allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted nsf file. Affected products include: Nosefart Project Nosefart.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.
Same weakness CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read
View allSame technique Buffer Overflow
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External POC / Exploit Code
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