Description (CNA)
Bochs 2.6-5 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized input string to the application. Attackers can craft a malicious payload with 1200 bytes of padding followed by a return-oriented programming chain to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute shell commands with application privileges.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| bochs / BOCHS | affected 2.6-5 |
CWE
CWE-787
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43979
- http://bochs.sourceforge.net/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bochs-5-buffer-overflow-remote-code-execution
ADP enrichment
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