Buffer Overrun in Curl SASL Authentication Code by Haxx
CVE-2018-16839

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

The Curl Project

Status
Curl:
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-16839?

Versions of Curl from 7.33.0 to 7.61.1 contain a vulnerability in the SASL authentication code, which can lead to a buffer overrun. This flaw has the potential to enable attackers to cause a denial of service, affecting the application's ability to respond to legitimate requests.

Affected Version(s)

curl: from 7.33.0 to 7.61.1

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-03
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4331
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg0...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-16839 : Buffer Overrun in Curl SASL Authentication Code by Haxx