CVE-2018-10242
First published: Thu Apr 04 2019(Updated: )
Suricata version 4.0.4 incorrectly handles the parsing of the SSH banner. A malformed SSH banner can cause the parsing code to read beyond the allocated data because SSHParseBanner in app-layer-ssh.c lacks a length check.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Suricata-ids Suricata | =4.0.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Oisf Suricata | =4.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10242?
CVE-2018-10242 is a vulnerability in Suricata version 4.0.4 that incorrectly handles the parsing of the SSH banner.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10242?
The severity of CVE-2018-10242 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2018-10242 affect Suricata?
CVE-2018-10242 affects Suricata version 4.0.4.
How does CVE-2018-10242 affect Debian Linux?
CVE-2018-10242 affects Debian Linux version 8.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-10242?
To fix CVE-2018-10242, update Suricata to version 4.0.5 or later.
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