Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in ARM mbed TLS Products
CVE-2018-9989

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Arm
Status
Mbed Tls
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-9989?

ARM mbed TLS versions prior to 2.1.11, 2.7.2, and 2.8.0 contain a vulnerability in the function ssl_parse_server_psk_hint(). This flaw can occur when invalid input is processed, leading to a potential crash of the application. This over-read scenario poses a risk for applications utilizing mbed TLS, as it may result in the exposure of sensitive data or an application halt, affecting overall security and stability.

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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/5224a7544c95552...
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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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