#VU14155 Buffer overflow in uc-httpd - CVE-2018-10088


| Updated: 2021-06-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14155

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10088

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
uc-httpd
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Xiongmai Technology

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.


The weakness exists due to buffer overflow. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability my result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

uc-httpd: 1.0.0

External links
https://github.com/bitfu/uc-httpd-1.0.0-buffer-overflow-exploit

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

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.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Remote code execution in XiongMai uc-httpd