CVE-2018-16601

Name: CVE-2018-16601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-06T23:29:01.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Amazon Web Services (AWS) FreeRTOS through 1.3.1, FreeRTOS up to V10.0.1 (with FreeRTOS+TCP), and WITTENSTEIN WHIS Connect middleware TCP/IP component. A crafted IP header triggers a full memory space copy in prvProcessIPPacket, leading to denial of service and possibly remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Amazon Web Services (AWS) FreeRTOS through 1.3.1, FreeRTOS up to V10.0.1 (with FreeRTOS+TCP), and WITTENSTEIN WHIS Connect middleware TCP/IP component. A crafted IP header triggers a full memory space copy in prvProcessIPPacket, leading to denial of service and possibly remote code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.16%

89.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-191

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amazon	Amazon Web Services Freertos	<= 1.3.1
Amazon	Freertos	<= 10.0.1

References

https://blog.zimperium.com/freertos-tcpip-stack-vulnerabilities-details/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.zimperium.com/freertos-tcpip-stack-vulnerabilities-put-wide-range-devices-risk-compromise-smart-homes-critical-infrastructure-systems/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/aws/amazon-freertos/blob/v1.3.2/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.zimperium.com/freertos-tcpip-stack-vulnerabilities-details/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.zimperium.com/freertos-tcpip-stack-vulnerabilities-put-wide-range-devices-risk-compromise-smart-homes-critical-infrastructure-systems/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/aws/amazon-freertos/blob/v1.3.2/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16601?

How severe is CVE-2018-16601?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16601?

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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Source: NVD / NIST