CVE-2018-6953
UnknownEPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6953 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In CCN-lite 2, the Parser of NDNTLV does not verify whether a certain component's length field matches the actual component length, which has a resultant buffer overflow and out-of-bounds memory accesses.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In CCN-lite 2, the Parser of NDNTLV does not verify whether a certain component's length field matches the actual component length, which has a resultant buffer overflow and out-of-bounds memory accesses.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ccn-Lite | Ccn-Lite | 2.0.0 |
References
- https://github.com/cn-uofbasel/ccn-lite/issues/195Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cn-uofbasel/ccn-lite/issues/195Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6953?
In CCN-lite 2, the Parser of NDNTLV does not verify whether a certain component's length field matches the actual component length, which has a resultant buffer overflow and out-of-bounds memory accesses.
How severe is CVE-2018-6953?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6953 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6953?
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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