Remote code execution in Netatalk



| Updated: 2023-02-13
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-1160
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Netatalk
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor Netatalk

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU16646

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1160

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in dsi_opensess.c. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and crash the affected application or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update to version 3.1.12.

Vulnerable software versions

Netatalk: 3.0.0 - 3.1.11

CPE2.3 External links

https://netatalk.sourceforge.net/3.1/ReleaseNotes3.1.12.html
https://attachments.samba.org/attachment.cgi?id=14735
https://github.com/tenable/poc/tree/master/netatalk/cve_2018_1160/
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-48


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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