Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG up to 5.8.6.8/5.9.1.2 MINT Crafted Packet memory corruption

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
6.4$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG up to 5.8.6.8/5.9.1.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component MINT. The manipulation as part of Crafted Packet leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-5791. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG up to 5.8.6.8/5.9.1.2 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component MINT. The manipulation as part of a Crafted Packet leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is a Remote, Unauthenticated Heap Overflow in the HSD Process over the MINT (Media Independent Tunnel) Protocol on the WiNG Access Point via crafted packets.

The bug was discovered 01/19/2018. The weakness was released 02/05/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-5791 since 01/19/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 16 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 5.8.6.9 or 5.9.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-112807, VDB-112808, VDB-112809 and VDB-112810. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.9
NVD Vector: 🔍

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.8.6.9/5.9.1.3

Timelineinfo

01/19/2018 🔍
01/19/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/04/2018 +16 days 🔍
02/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/05/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/01/2020 +695 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-5791 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5791
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112811
See also: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 02/05/2018 14:57
Updated: 01/01/2020 15:29
Changes: 02/05/2018 14:57 (60), 01/01/2020 15:29 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Do you need the next level of professionalism?

Upgrade your account now!