CVE-2018-1000167
First published: Wed Apr 18 2018(Updated: )
OISF suricata-update version 1.0.0a1 contains an Insecure Deserialization vulnerability in the insecure yaml.load-Function as used in the following files: config.py:136, config.py:142, sources.py:99 and sources.py:131. The "list-sources"-command is affected by this bug. that can result in Remote Code Execution(even as root if suricata-update is called by root). This attack appears to be exploitable via a specially crafted yaml-file at https://www.openinfosecfoundation.org/rules/index.yaml. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.0.0b1.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OISF suricata-update | =1.0.0a1 | |
| pip/suricata-update | <=1.0.0a1 | 1.0.0b1 |
| =1.0.0a1 |
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Reference Links
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/2359
- https://tech.feedyourhead.at/content/remote-code-execution-in-suricata-update
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000167
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata-update/pull/23
- https://github.com/OISF/suricata-update/commit/76270e73128ca1299b4e33e7e2a74ac3d963a97a
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7c4h-w765-6pwg (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/suricata-update/PYSEC-2018-75.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1000167?
CVE-2018-1000167 is a vulnerability in OISF suricata-update version 1.0.0a1 which allows remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000167?
CVE-2018-1000167 has a severity rating of 7.8 (out of 10), making it critical.
How does CVE-2018-1000167 affect OISF suricata-update?
CVE-2018-1000167 affects OISF suricata-update version 1.0.0a1 and can be exploited to achieve remote code execution.
Which files are affected by CVE-2018-1000167 in OISF suricata-update?
The insecure yaml.load function used in the following files of OISF suricata-update version 1.0.0a1 is affected: config.py:136, config.py:142, sources.py:99, and sources.py:131.
How can I fix CVE-2018-1000167 in OISF suricata-update?
To fix CVE-2018-1000167 in OISF suricata-update, update to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.
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