CVE-2018-17141
UnknownEPSS 5.59%
Last modified
CVE-2018-17141 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HylaFAX 6.0.6 and HylaFAX+ 5.6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a dial-in session that provides a FAX page with the JPEG bit enabled, which is mishandled in FaxModem::writeECMData() in the faxd/CopyQuality.c++ file.. EPSS estimates a 5.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HylaFAX 6.0.6 and HylaFAX+ 5.6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a dial-in session that provides a FAX page with the JPEG bit enabled, which is mishandled in FaxModem::writeECMData() in the faxd/CopyQuality.c++ file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Hylafax | Hylafax | 6.0.6 |
| Hylafax | Hylafax\+ | 5.6.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/09/20/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/49Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4298Third Party Advisory
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2018-008-hylafax/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/09/20/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/49Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4298Third Party Advisory
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2018-008-hylafax/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17141?
HylaFAX 6.0.6 and HylaFAX+ 5.6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a dial-in session that provides a FAX page with the JPEG bit enabled, which is mishandled in FaxModem::writeECMData() in the faxd/CopyQuality.c++ file.
How severe is CVE-2018-17141?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17141 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17141?
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-2018-17141?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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