CVE-2019-17498
HIGHlibssh2 < 1.9.0 - Integer Overflow in SSH_MSG_DISCONNECT Bounds Check
Title source: llmExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2019-17498. PoCs published by Timon-L.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2019-17498, targeting a setuid program used to update player scores. The code demonstrates a vulnerability in the `adjust_score.c` file, likely involving improper input validation or buffer overflows.
Description
In libssh2 v1.9.0 and earlier versions, the SSH_MSG_DISCONNECT logic in packet.c has an integer overflow in a bounds check, enabling an attacker to specify an arbitrary (out-of-bounds) offset for a subsequent memory read. A crafted SSH server may be able to disclose sensitive information or cause a denial of service condition on the client system when a user connects to the server.
Exploits (1)
This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2019-17498, targeting a setuid program used to update player scores. The code demonstrates a vulnerability in the `adjust_score.c` file, likely involving improper input validation or buffer overflows.
References (12)
Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H