Vulnerability Description
The Memcache::getextendedstats function can be used to trigger an out-of-bounds read. Exploiting this issue requires control over memcached server hostnames and/or ports. This affects all supported versions of HHVM (3.30 and 3.27.4 and below).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hhvm | <= 3.27.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/facebook/hhvm/commit/4bff3bfbe90d10451e4638c2118d1ad1117bb3e3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hhvm.com/blog/2018/12/18/hhvm-3.30.1.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/hhvm/commit/4bff3bfbe90d10451e4638c2118d1ad1117bb3e3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hhvm.com/blog/2018/12/18/hhvm-3.30.1.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6340?
CVE-2018-6340 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Memcache::getextendedstats function can be used to trigger an out-of-bounds read. Exploiting this issue requires control over memcached server hostnames and/or ports. This affects all supported ve...
How severe is CVE-2018-6340?
CVE-2018-6340 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6340?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Facebook Hhvm.