CVE-2018-6758 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in uWSGI allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a large directory length.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-6758?
CVE-2018-6758 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The uwsgi_expand_path function in core/utils.c in Unbit uWSGI through 2.0.15 has a stack-based buffer overflow via a large directory length.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6758?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
uwsgi openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 2.0.19.1-3.10 |
Products include Unbit Uwsgi.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6758?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-6758 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6758 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2018-6758, DEBIAN-CVE-2018-6758, DLA-1275-1, GHSA-gp37-5368-2566, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-6758, openSUSE-SU-2024:11490-1.