CVE-2018-19862 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Jan 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the discontinued MiniShare web server.

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-2018-19862?

CVE-2018-19862 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in MiniShare 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP POST request. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19862?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Minishare Project Minishare.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19862?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19862 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-2018-19862 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19862 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ccwg-gfwj-354p.