SB2018110515 - Integer overflow in curl (Alpine package)

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SB2018110515 - Integer overflow in curl (Alpine package)

Published: November 5, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018110515
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16839)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in processing the Curl_auth_create_plain_message name and password when handling malicious input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted SASL password data, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The affected function can be invoked using POP3(S), IMAP(S), or SMTP(S).

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References