Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability in Netatalk by Netatalk Project
CVE-2018-1160

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netatalk

Status
Netatalk
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 89%

What is CVE-2018-1160?

The Netatalk file server application contains an out of bounds write vulnerability that is triggered by insufficient input validation in the dsi_opensess.c file. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted data, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability poses a severe risk as it permits unauthenticated remote access, potentially leading to significant system compromise. Netatalk users are urged to upgrade to version 3.1.12 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Netatalk Before 3.1.12

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-1160 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2018-1160 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2018-1160 - Proof of Concept

References

http://netatalk.sourceforge.net/3.1/ReleaseNotes3.1.12.html
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https://attachments.samba.org/attachment.cgi?id=14735
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106301
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EPSS Score

89% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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