CVE-2018-8865 Memory corruption in IDS 2102

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in Lantech IDS 2102 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication.

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-2018-8865?

CVE-2018-8865 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Lantech IDS 2102, published on 4 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Lantech IDS 2102 2.0 and prior, a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified which may allow remote code execution. A CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8865?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lantech Ids 2102 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8865?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8865 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-2018-8865 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8865 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rq6r-xw97-qwfr.

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