Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Forcepoint Email Security Products
CVE-2018-16530

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Forcepoint

Status
Forcepoint Email Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 April 2019

What is CVE-2018-16530?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Forcepoint Email Security version 8.5, which allows attackers to submit specially crafted input. This could result in process crashes leading to a denial-of-service condition. Although there are no confirmed Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities associated with this issue, the nature of buffer overflows means that potential security risks may arise. Forcepoint has enabled Data Execution Protection (DEP) on the appliance as a preventive measure against such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Forcepoint Email Security 8.5

References

https://support.forcepoint.com/KBArticle?id=000016621
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https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2018-16530.html
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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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