Stack-based buffer overflow in redis (Alpine package)



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-11218
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 redis (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU13380

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11218

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in the cmsgpack library in the Lua subsystem. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

redis (Alpine package): 3.2.11-r0

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=35a5711fb74685281dd8ea13ae9430436b4e7bb5
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=a498132ab8111610e94721dcfb208140d8748c4c
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=ac61833f9bb704faad406e1778d3f7985214db39


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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