Heap Buffer Overflow in WebAssembly Virtual Machine by WAVM
CVE-2018-16768

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Webassembly Virtual Machine Project

Status
Webassembly Virtual Machine
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-16768?

A vulnerability exists in the WebAssembly Virtual Machine (WAVM) that allows an attacker to send a specifically crafted file which may lead to a denial of service due to a heap buffer overflow. This condition arises in the IR::FunctionValidationContext::end function, potentially causing unexpected crashes or other unspecified adverse impacts to the application.

References

https://github.com/AndrewScheidecker/WAVM/issues/98
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-16768 : Heap Buffer Overflow in WebAssembly Virtual Machine by WAVM