CVE-2018-16717 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 May 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in NCBI ToolBox allows attackers to execute arbitrary 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-2018-16717?

CVE-2018-16717 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in nph-viewgif.cgi in the 2.0.7 through 2.2.26 legacy versions of the NCBI ToolBox.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16717?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nih Ncbi Toolbox.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16717?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16717 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-2018-16717 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16717 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q596-jxfw-6v4j.