Vulnerability Description
NASA openVSP 3.16.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the geometry name field. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by pasting a 5000-byte payload into the name input field within the Geom browser pod addition interface.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nasa/OpenVSP
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45281
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nasa-openvsp-denial-of-service-via-buffer-o
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-25367?
CVE-2018-25367 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). NASA openVSP 3.16.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the geometry name field. Attackers can trig...
How severe is CVE-2018-25367?
CVE-2018-25367 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-25367?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.