CVE-2018-7485 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can cause denial of service or other impacts via incorrect strncpy arguments in the unixODBC library's SQLWriteFileDSN function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-7485?
CVE-2018-7485 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SQLWriteFileDSN function in odbcinst/SQLWriteFileDSN.c in unixODBC 2.3.5 has strncpy arguments in the wrong order, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7485?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Unixodbc Unixodbc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7485?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-7485 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7485 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fc5-5jjf-fmx7.