Out-of-Memory Condition in Boa Web Server Software
CVE-2018-21027

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Boa

Status
Boa
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2019

What is CVE-2018-21027?

The Boa web server software, specifically versions up to 0.94.14rc21, is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit mishandling of the malloc function. This exploitation can lead to an out-of-memory (OOM) condition, potentially affecting the availability and performance of the server. It is crucial for users of Boa to implement appropriate security measures and consider upgrading to patched versions to mitigate this risk.

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References

https://github.com/gpg/boa/pull/1
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https://github.com/gpg/boa/pull/1/commits/e139b87835994d0...
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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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