Stack-based Buffer Overflow in gpsd and microjson Affects Embedded Platforms
CVE-2018-17937

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ics-cert

Status
Gpsd And Microjson (open Source Project)
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2019

What is CVE-2018-17937?

The gpsd and microjson software, utilized in various open-source applications, contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. This flaw arises in versions 2.90 to 3.17 for gpsd and 1.0 to 1.3 for microjson, which may allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted JSON inputs via traffic on Port 2947/TCP. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable embedded platforms, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

gpsd and microjson (Open Source Project) gpsd versions 2.90 to 3.17 and microjson versions 1.0 to 1.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107029
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-310-01
x_refsource_MISC
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg0...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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