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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in cloudwu PBC up to 2017-03-02. Affected is the function set_field_one of the file libpbc.a. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-14742. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cloudwu PBC up to 2017-03-02 (Cloud Software). This affects the function set_field_one of the file libpbc.a. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. 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 during a memcpy.

The bug was discovered 07/24/2018. The weakness was shared 07/30/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-14742 since 07/29/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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.

The entries VDB-122321, VDB-122320, VDB-122318 and VDB-122317 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
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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 🔍
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04/27/2023 +1732 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 122
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14742 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14742
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122319
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2018 14:27
Updated: 04/27/2023 16:58
Changes: 07/30/2018 14:27 (59), 03/11/2020 09:21 (1), 04/27/2023 16:58 (3)
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