G Data Total Security 25.4.0.3 ActiveX Control GDASPAMLib.AntiSpam IsBlackListed memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in G Data Total Security 25.4.0.3. This affects an unknown function in the library GDASPAMLib.AntiSpam of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation of the argument IsBlackListed as part of Argument results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-10018. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in G Data Total Security 25.4.0.3. Affected is an unknown part in the library GDASPAMLib.AntiSpam of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation of the argument IsBlackListed as part of a Argument leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The GDASPAMLib.AntiSpam ActiveX control ASK\GDASpam.dll in G DATA Total Security 25.4.0.3 has a buffer overflow via a long IsBlackListed argument.

The bug was discovered 07/13/2018. The weakness was shared 07/13/2018 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-10018 since 04/11/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (45017). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

04/11/2018 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-10018 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-10018
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121404
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2018 01:02
Updated: 09/04/2025 12:38
Changes: 07/14/2018 01:02 (60), 03/04/2020 16:32 (4), 09/04/2025 12:38 (19)
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