Integer overflow in the cs_winkernel_malloc function in winkernel_mm.c in Capstone 3.0.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow in a kernel driver) or po
Integer overflow in the cs_winkernel_malloc function in winkernel_mm.c in Capstone 3.0.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow in a kernel driver) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large value.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | capstone | < 3.0.5rc2 | 3.0.5rc2 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6952
- https://github.com/aquynh/capstone/commit/6fe86eef621b9849f51a5e1e5d73258a93440403
- https://github.com/capstone-engine/capstone
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/capstone/PYSEC-2017-113.yaml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97323
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3v99-hpv7-9hh9
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-190- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
capstone- Disclosed
- 16.03.2017
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-3v99-hpv7-9hh9 - CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2017-113 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: capstone
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- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 03.2017 07.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 2
Disclosures per year
- 2017: 1
- 2018: 0
- 2019: 1
- 2020: 0
- 2021: 0
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
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