CVE-2018-10253 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor suffers from stack memory mishandling in API calls, potentially allowing attackers to execute code or cause denial of service.

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

What is CVE-2018-10253?

CVE-2018-10253 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Paessler PRTG Network Monitor before 18.1.39.1648 mishandles stack memory during unspecified API calls.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10253?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paessler Prtg Network Monitor.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10253?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10253 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-2018-10253 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10253 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5x5w-5grv-mmhx.

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