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CVE-2018-5388

UnknownEPSS 4.01%

Last modified

CVE-2018-5388 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In stroke_socket.c in strongSwan before 5.6.3, a missing packet length check could allow a buffer underflow, which may lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service while reading from the socket.. EPSS estimates a 4.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In stroke_socket.c in strongSwan before 5.6.3, a missing packet length check could allow a buffer underflow, which may lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service while reading from the socket.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.01%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
StrongswanStrongswan< 5.6.3
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5388?
In stroke_socket.c in strongSwan before 5.6.3, a missing packet length check could allow a buffer underflow, which may lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service while reading from the socket.
How severe is CVE-2018-5388?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5388 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5388?
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