CVE-2018-14809 Use after free in V-Server

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Sep 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A use-after-free vulnerability in Fuji Electric V-Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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-2018-14809?

CVE-2018-14809 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Fuji Electric V-Server, published on 26 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Fuji Electric V-Server 4.0.3.0 and prior, A use after free vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14809?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fujielectric V-Server Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2018-14809 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14809 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x4r7-xqx2-rrpj.