ttembed Input File Processing fgetc/fputc Return Code integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in ttembed. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fgetc/fputc of the component Input File Processing. This manipulation as part of Return Code causes integer overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-10921. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ttembed (affected version not known). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fgetc/fputc of the component Input File Processing. The manipulation as part of a Return Code leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Certain input files may trigger an integer overflow in ttembed input file processing. This overflow could potentially lead to corruption of the input file due to a lack of checking return codes of fgetc/fputc function calls.

The bug was discovered 08/02/2018. The weakness was released 08/02/2018 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-10921 since 05/09/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-122552. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

05/09/2018 🔍
08/02/2018 +85 days 🔍
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08/03/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/29/2023 +1730 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-10921 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-10921
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122551
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2018 07:30
Updated: 04/29/2023 13:00
Changes: 08/03/2018 07:30 (57), 03/12/2020 20:49 (2), 04/29/2023 13:00 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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