CVE-2018-10018 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the G DATA Total Security ActiveX control allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-10018?

CVE-2018-10018 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The GDASPAMLib.AntiSpam ActiveX control ASK\GDASpam.dll in G DATA Total Security 25.4.0.3 has a buffer overflow via a long IsBlackListed argument.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10018?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gdata-Software Total Security.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10018 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-2018-10018 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10018 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hp7-6qhp-rqhh.

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