CVE-2018-17408 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file in Zahir Accounting Enterprise Plus due to stack-based buffer overflows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-17408?
CVE-2018-17408 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflows in Zahir Accounting Enterprise Plus 6 through build 10b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file that is accessed through the Import CSV File menu.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17408?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zahiraccounting Zahir Enterprise Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17408?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17408 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-2018-17408 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17408 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7p4m-hc3f-x92r.