CVE-2018-9059 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Apr 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the login request of Easy File Sharing 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-2018-9059?

CVE-2018-9059 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious login request to forum.ghp. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2014-3791.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9059?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sharing-File Easy File Sharing Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9059?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9059 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-2018-9059 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-9059 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jj5c-3p3h-pxwp.