CVE-2018-1000517: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 26, 2018
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Updated

BusyBox project BusyBox wget version prior to commit 8e2174e9bd836e53c8b9c6e00d1bc6e2a718686e contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Busybox wget that can result in heap buffer overflow. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 8e2174e9bd836e53c8b9c6e00d1bc6e2a718686e.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Busybox Busybox<1.29.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
debian/busybox
1:1.30.1-61:1.30.1-6+deb11u11:1.35.0-4+deb12u11:1.37.0-61:1.37.0-10.1

Event History

Jun 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:45 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:28 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-1000517.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-1000517?

The severity level of CVE-2018-1000517 is critical.

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited via network connectivity.

4

Which software versions are affected?

BusyBox wget versions prior to commit 8e2174e9bd836e53c8b9c6e00d1bc6e2a718686e are affected.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1000517?

Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed. Please refer to the provided references for more information on the fix.

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