Vulnerability Description
Arm Whois 3.11 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized input string. Attackers can paste a malicious buffer of 700 bytes into the IP address or domain input field to trigger a denial of service condition.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.armcode.com/
- http://www.armcode.com/downloads/arm-whois.exe
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45762
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/arm-whois-denial-of-service-via-buffer-over
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-25423?
CVE-2018-25423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Arm Whois 3.11 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized input string. Attackers can paste a malicious buffer of 700 bytes...
How severe is CVE-2018-25423?
CVE-2018-25423 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-2018-25423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.