CVE-2018-1000178
UnknownEPSS 3.98%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1000178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A heap corruption of type CWE-120 exists in quassel version 0.12.4 in quasselcore in void DataStreamPeer::processMessage(const QByteArray &msg) datastreampeer.cpp line 62 that allows an attacker to execute code remotely.. EPSS estimates a 3.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A heap corruption of type CWE-120 exists in quassel version 0.12.4 in quasselcore in void DataStreamPeer::processMessage(const QByteArray &msg) datastreampeer.cpp line 62 that allows an attacker to execute code remotely.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quassel-Irc | Quassel | 0.12.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/quassel/quassel/blob/master/src/common/protocols/datastream/datastreampeer.cpp#L62Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://i.imgur.com/JJ4QcNq.pngExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4189Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/quassel/quassel/blob/master/src/common/protocols/datastream/datastreampeer.cpp#L62Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://i.imgur.com/JJ4QcNq.pngExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4189Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1000178?
A heap corruption of type CWE-120 exists in quassel version 0.12.4 in quasselcore in void DataStreamPeer::processMessage(const QByteArray &msg) datastreampeer.cpp line 62 that allows an attacker to execute code remotely.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000178?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000178?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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