CVE-2018-10243 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

htp_parse_authorization_digest in htp_parsers.c in LibHTP 0.5.26 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via an authorization digest header.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oisf	Libhtp	0.5.26

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00010.html
https://suricata-ids.org/2018/07/18/suricata-4-0-5-available/Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00010.html
https://suricata-ids.org/2018/07/18/suricata-4-0-5-available/Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-10243?

CVE-2018-10243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). htp_parse_authorization_digest in htp_parsers.c in LibHTP 0.5.26 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via an authorization digest header.

How severe is CVE-2018-10243?

CVE-2018-10243 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-10243?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oisf Libhtp.