Remote code execution in Netatalk
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-1160 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Netatalk Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP) |
| Vendor | Netatalk |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU16646
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1160
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in dsi_opensess.c. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and crash the affected application or execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate to version 3.1.12.
Vulnerable software versionsNetatalk: 3.0.0 - 3.1.11
External linkshttp://netatalk.sourceforge.net/3.1/ReleaseNotes3.1.12.html
http://attachments.samba.org/attachment.cgi?id=14735
http://github.com/tenable/poc/tree/master/netatalk/cve_2018_1160/
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-48
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
