CVE-2018-16842
UnknownEPSS 2.10%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Curl versions 7.14.1 through 7.61.1 are vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in the tool_msgs.c:voutf() function that may result in information exposure and denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Curl versions 7.14.1 through 7.61.1 are vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in the tool_msgs.c:voutf() function that may result in information exposure and denial of service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | >= 7.14.1, <= 7.61.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042014Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16842Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2018-16842.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/curl/curl/commit/d530e92f59ae9bb2d47066c3c460b25d2ffeb211Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-03Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3805-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3805-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4331Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042014Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16842Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2018-16842.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/curl/curl/commit/d530e92f59ae9bb2d47066c3c460b25d2ffeb211Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-03Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3805-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3805-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4331Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16842?
Curl versions 7.14.1 through 7.61.1 are vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in the tool_msgs.c:voutf() function that may result in information exposure and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-16842?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16842 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16842?
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-2018-16842?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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