Learn about CVE-2018-10771 affecting abcm2ps through version 8.13.20. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Abcm2ps through version 8.13.20 is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow in the get_key function, potentially leading to a denial of service and other impacts.
Understanding CVE-2018-10771
The vulnerability in abcm2ps could allow remote attackers to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow, resulting in a denial of service condition and potential additional consequences.
What is CVE-2018-10771?
The get_key function in the parse.c file of abcm2ps up to version 8.13.20 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow. This security flaw can be abused by remote attackers to cause a denial of service, leading to application crashes. In some instances, the vulnerability may have other unspecified impacts.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10771
The vulnerability could result in a denial of service condition, causing the application to crash. Additionally, there may be other unspecified impacts that could affect the system's stability and security.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10771
Abcm2ps through version 8.13.20 is affected by a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The get_key function in parse.c of abcm2ps allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service condition through a stack-based buffer overflow.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to application crashes and other unspecified impacts.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2018-10771.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates