cloudwu PBC up to 2017-03-02 libpbc.a pbc_rmessage_message memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in cloudwu PBC up to 2017-03-02. The affected element is the function pbc_rmessage_message of the file libpbc.a. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-14738. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cloudwu PBC up to 2017-03-02 (Cloud Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function pbc_rmessage_message of the file libpbc.a. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 libpbc.a in cloudwu PBC through 2017-03-02. A SEGV can occur in pbc_rmessage_message in rmessage.c.

The bug was discovered 07/24/2018. The weakness was published 07/30/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-14738 since 07/29/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-122319, VDB-122318, VDB-122317 and VDB-122316. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/24/2018 🔍
07/29/2018 +4 days 🔍
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07/30/2018 +1 days 🔍
07/30/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/27/2023 +1732 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 122
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14738 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122315
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2018 14:25
Updated: 04/27/2023 16:27
Changes: 07/30/2018 14:25 (59), 03/11/2020 08:59 (1), 04/27/2023 16:27 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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