Vulnerability Description
The libcurl API function called `curl_maprintf()` before version 7.51.0 can be tricked into doing a double-free due to an unsafe `size_t` multiplication, on systems using 32 bit `size_t` variables.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | < 7.51.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94098Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037192Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2486Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8618Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20161102D.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-47Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-21Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94098Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037192Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2486Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8618Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8618?
CVE-2016-8618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The libcurl API function called `curl_maprintf()` before version 7.51.0 can be tricked into doing a double-free due to an unsafe `size_t` multiplication, on systems using 32 bit `size_t` variables.
How severe is CVE-2016-8618?
CVE-2016-8618 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8618?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxx Curl.