Vulnerability Description
Improper input validation together with an integer overflow in the EAP-TLS protocol implementation in PPPD may cause a crash, information disclosure, or authentication bypass. This implementation is distributed as a patch for PPPD 0.91, and includes the affected eap.c and eap-tls.c files. Configurations that use the `refuse-app` option are unaffected.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Point-To-Point Protocol Project | Point-To-Point Protocol | < 2.4.9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/06/11/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3810-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/06/11/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3810-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11574?
CVE-2018-11574 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Improper input validation together with an integer overflow in the EAP-TLS protocol implementation in PPPD may cause a crash, information disclosure, or authentication bypass. This implementation is d...
How severe is CVE-2018-11574?
CVE-2018-11574 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-2018-11574?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Point-To-Point Protocol Project Point-To-Point Protocol, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.