CVE-2018-1000091 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in KadNode allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments during startup.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-1000091?

CVE-2018-1000091 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Mar 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

KadNode version version 2.2.0 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Arguments when starting up the binary that can result in Control of program execution flow, leading to remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kadnode Project Kadnode.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000091 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-1000091 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000091 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8x5f-gm8w-pfhj.

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