SB2018113011 - Input validation error in libconfuse



SB2018113011 - Input validation error in libconfuse

Published: November 30, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018113011
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19760)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

cfg_init in confuse.c in libConfuse 3.2.2 has a memory leak.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.