Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in ARM mbed TLS Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2018-9988

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Arm
Status
Mbed Tls
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-9988?

ARM mbed TLS versions prior to 2.1.11, 2.7.2, and 2.8.0 are vulnerable to a buffer over-read within the ssl_parse_server_key_exchange() function. This flaw arises when the software processes invalid input, potentially causing the application to crash. Users of affected versions are advised to upgrade to remediate this vulnerability, ensuring enhanced robustness against unexpected data.

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References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg0...
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https://github.com/ARMmbed/mbedtls/commit/a1098f81c252b31...
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https://tls.mbed.org/tech-updates/releases/mbedtls-2.8.0-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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