CVE-2018-21027
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.35%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21027 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Boa through 0.94.14rc21 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-memory (OOM) condition because malloc is mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Boa through 0.94.14rc21 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-memory (OOM) condition because malloc is mishandled.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boa | Boa | <= 0.94.14.21 |
References
- https://github.com/gpg/boa/pull/1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gpg/boa/pull/1/commits/e139b87835994d007fbd64eead6c1455d7b8cf4ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gpg/boa/pull/1Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gpg/boa/pull/1/commits/e139b87835994d007fbd64eead6c1455d7b8cf4ePatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21027?
Boa through 0.94.14rc21 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-memory (OOM) condition because malloc is mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2018-21027?
CVE-2018-21027 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21027?
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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