Integer Overflow Vulnerability in OCaml's Standard Library
CVE-2018-9838

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Ocaml

Status
Ocaml
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-9838?

The caml_ba_deserialize function within the OCaml standard library is affected by an integer overflow flaw. This vulnerability arises when marshalled data from untrusted sources is processed, potentially leading to memory corruption or denial of service. Attackers may exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary code by crafting specific objects, posing significant risks to applications that utilize the OCaml 4.06.0 library.

References

https://caml.inria.fr/mantis/view.php?id=7765
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-48
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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