OSV-2018-195 Heap-buffer-overflow in gmp_emsa_pkcs1_signature_data

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the GMP library's PKCS1 signature verification allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via crafted signatures.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2018-195?

OSV-2018-195 is a memory corruption vulnerability in strongswan, published on 13 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=10671

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 1
Crash state:
gmp_emsa_pkcs1_signature_data
verify_emsa_pkcs1_signature
verify

Which versions are affected by OSV-2018-195?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including strongswan.

PackageAffectedFixed in
strongswan OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2018-195?

No fix has been published for OSV-2018-195 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 OSV-2018-195 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2018-195 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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