openFPGALoader is a utility for programming FPGAs. In 1.1.1 and earlier, a heap-buffer-overflow read vulnerability exists in BitParser::parseHeader() that allows out-of-bounds heap memory access when parsing a crafted .bit file. No FPGA hardware is required to trigger this vulnerability.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1