CVE-2018-11596
UnknownEPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2018-11596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Espruino before 1.99 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) with a user crafted input file via a Buffer Overflow during syntax parsing because a check for '\0' is made for the wrong array element in jsvar.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Espruino before 1.99 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) with a user crafted input file via a Buffer Overflow during syntax parsing because a check for '\0' is made for the wrong array element in jsvar.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Espruino | Espruino | < 1.99 |
References
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/commit/ce1924193862d58cb43d3d4d9dada710a8361b89Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/issues/1435Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/commit/ce1924193862d58cb43d3d4d9dada710a8361b89Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/issues/1435Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11596?
Espruino before 1.99 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) with a user crafted input file via a Buffer Overflow during syntax parsing because a check for '\0' is made for the wrong array element in jsvar.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-11596?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11596 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11596?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-11596?
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