CVE-2018-10893: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 4, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in spice-client. An improper check on LZ images sent by the server could lead to an integer/buffer overflows on the client.

References: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1594904

Other sources

Multiple integer overflow and buffer overflow issues were discovered in spice-client's handling of LZ compressed frames. A malicious server could cause the client to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Spice Project Spice

Event History

Jul 4, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-10893?

CVE-2018-10893 is a vulnerability in spice-client's handling of LZ compressed frames that can allow a malicious server to crash the client or execute arbitrary code.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-10893?

CVE-2018-10893 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-10893?

The Spice Project Spice software is affected by CVE-2018-10893.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-10893?

CVE-2018-10893 can cause a client to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code if exploited by a malicious server.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-10893?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-10893 at the following references: [Bugzilla 1594904](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1594904), [Bugzilla 1598236](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1598236), [Bugzilla 1598235](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1598235).

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