CVE-2018-13140 Other in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting the insecure HTTP-based update mechanism in the Antidote desktop application.

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-2018-13140?

CVE-2018-13140 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Druide Antidote through 9.5.1 on Windows and Linux allows remote code execution through the update mechanism by leveraging use of HTTP to download installation packages.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13140?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Druide Antidote 9.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13140?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-13140 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-13140 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13140 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jg5-w45g-pr75.

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