CVE-2018-18026 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 19 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in IObit Malware Fighter allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via DeviceIoControl.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-18026?

CVE-2018-18026 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IMFCameraProtect.sys in IObit Malware Fighter 6.2 (and possibly lower versions) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow. The attacker can use DeviceIoControl to pass a user specified size which can be used to overwrite return addresses. This can lead to a denial of service or code execution attack.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18026?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iobit Malware Fighter.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18026?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18026 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-2018-18026 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18026 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rpmf-797p-xfjc.