CVE-2018-18759 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 16 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in Modbus Slave allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a 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-2018-18759?

CVE-2018-18759 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Modbus Slave 7.0.0 in modbus tools has a Buffer Overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18759?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modbustools Modbus Slave.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18759?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18759 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-2018-18759 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18759 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-57xm-hm8q-crm4.