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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cloudwu PBC up to 2017-03-02. This affects the function set_field_one of the file libpbc.a. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-14740. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cloudwu PBC up to 2017-03-02 (Cloud Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function set_field_one of the file libpbc.a. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect 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 set_field_one in bootstrap.c while making a query.

The bug was discovered 07/24/2018. The weakness was disclosed 07/30/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-14740 since 07/29/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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07/24/2018 🔍
07/29/2018 +4 days 🔍
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07/30/2018 +1 days 🔍
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04/27/2023 +1732 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 122
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14740 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14740
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122317
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2018 14:26
Updated: 04/27/2023 16:42
Changes: 07/30/2018 14:26 (59), 03/11/2020 09:08 (1), 04/27/2023 16:42 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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