CVE-2018-20343 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into loading a specially crafted map file in the Build Engine library.
- 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-2018-20343?
CVE-2018-20343 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Mar 2020. 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
Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been found in Ken Silverman Build Engine 1. An attacker could craft a special map file to execute arbitrary code when the map file is loaded.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20343?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advsys Build Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20343?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20343 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-2018-20343 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20343 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qpv-j474-3p24.