IOT is a real-time multi-threading operating system that supports a range of devices that are typically 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers. The size check in the `gcoap_dns_server_proxy_get()` function contains a small typo that may lead to a buffer overflow in the subsequent `strcpy()`. In detail, the length of the `_uri` string is checked instead of the length of the `_proxy` string. The `_gcoap_forward_proxy_copy_options()` function does not implement an explicit size check before copying data to the `cep->req_etag` buffer that is `COAP_ETAG_LENGTH_MAX` bytes long. If an attacker can craft input so that `optlen` becomes larger than `COAP_ETAG_LENGTH_MAX`, they can cause a buffer overflow. If the input above is attacker-controlled and crosses a security boundary, the impact of the buffer overflow vulnerabilities could range from denial of service to arbitrary code execution. This issue has yet to be patched. Users are advised to add manual bounds checking.
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/7 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/07/3 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/sys/net/application_layer/gcoap/dns.c#L319-L325 | Product |
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/sys/net/application_layer/gcoap/forward_proxy.c#L352 | Product |
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-v97j-w9m6-c4h3 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/7 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/07/3 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/sys/net/application_layer/gcoap/dns.c#L319-L325 | Product |
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/sys/net/application_layer/gcoap/forward_proxy.c#L352 | Product |
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-v97j-w9m6-c4h3 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
04 Sep 2025, 19:37
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| First Time |
Riot-os riot
Riot-os |
|
| CPE | cpe:2.3:o:riot-os:riot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| References | () http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/7 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/07/3 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/sys/net/application_layer/gcoap/dns.c#L319-L325 - Product | |
| References | () https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/sys/net/application_layer/gcoap/forward_proxy.c#L352 - Product | |
| References | () https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-v97j-w9m6-c4h3 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory |
21 Nov 2024, 09:14
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/7 - | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/07/3 - | |
| References | () https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/sys/net/application_layer/gcoap/dns.c#L319-L325 - | |
| References | () https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/sys/net/application_layer/gcoap/forward_proxy.c#L352 - | |
| References | () https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-v97j-w9m6-c4h3 - |
10 Jun 2024, 18:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References |
|
07 May 2024, 12:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Published : 2024-05-01 07:15
Updated : 2025-09-04 19:37
NVD link : CVE-2024-32017
Mitre link : CVE-2024-32017
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-32017
JSON object : View
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')