CVE-2018-16528 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.1 Published 6 Dec 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on devices using AWS FreeRTOS due to memory corruption in TLS connectivity modules.

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-2018-16528?

CVE-2018-16528 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) FreeRTOS through 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because of mbedTLS context object corruption in prvSetupConnection and GGD_SecureConnect_Connect in AWS TLS connectivity modules.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16528?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Amazon Amazon Web Services Freertos.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16528?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16528 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-2018-16528 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16528 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x364-mjf7-297c.