Vulnerability Description
Mikrotik RouterOS before 6.42.7 and 6.40.9 is vulnerable to a memory corruption vulnerability. An authenticated remote attacker can crash the HTTP server by rapidly authenticating and disconnecting.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mikrotik | Routeros | < 6.40.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mikrotik.com/download/changelogsVendor Advisory
- https://mikrotik.com/download/changelogs/bugfix-release-treeVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-21ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://mikrotik.com/download/changelogsVendor Advisory
- https://mikrotik.com/download/changelogs/bugfix-release-treeVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-21ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1159?
CVE-2018-1159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Mikrotik RouterOS before 6.42.7 and 6.40.9 is vulnerable to a memory corruption vulnerability. An authenticated remote attacker can crash the HTTP server by rapidly authenticating and disconnecting.
How severe is CVE-2018-1159?
CVE-2018-1159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mikrotik Routeros.