Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adult Filter by Pentest
CVE-2018-19459

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Armcode

Status
Adult Filter
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-19459?

Adult Filter 1.0 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow issue that can be triggered by submitting a specially crafted Black Domain List file. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, compromises application integrity, and ultimately endanger user data. Proper validation of input files is crucial to prevent such exploits, which can have severe impacts on the affected system.

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-2018-19459 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2018-19459 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45687/
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https://pentest.com.tr/exploits/Adult-Filter-1-0-Buffer-O...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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