CVE-2018-1071: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 09 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zsh Zsh | <=5.4.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| debian/zsh | 5.8-6+deb11u1 5.9-4 5.9-8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103359
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3073
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1553531
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00038.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00000.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201805-10
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3608-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-1071
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1553533
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1071
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1553531#c3
- https://sourceforge.net/p/zsh/code/ci/679b71ec4d852037fe5f73d35bf557b0f406c8d4
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-1071
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-1071
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1071
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-1071
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1071?
CVE-2018-1071 is a vulnerability in zsh through version 5.4.2 that allows for a stack-based buffer overflow.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1071?
CVE-2018-1071 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
How does CVE-2018-1071 affect zsh?
CVE-2018-1071 affects zsh through version 5.4.2.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2018-1071?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2018-1071 to cause a denial of service.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1071?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1071 at the following references: [MITRE](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-1071), [Ubuntu Security Notices](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3608-1), [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1071).
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