CVE-2018-11488: High severity dtsearch vulnerability

Published May 29, 2018
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Updated

A stack exhaustion vulnerability in the search function of dtSearch 7.90.8538.1 and prior allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service condition by sending a specially crafted HTTP request.

Affected Software

1 affected component
dtSearch dtSearch<=7.90.8538.1

Event History

May 29, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11488?

CVE-2018-11488 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to stack exhaustion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11488?

To fix CVE-2018-11488, update dtSearch to version 7.90.8538.1 or later.

3

What does CVE-2018-11488 affect?

CVE-2018-11488 affects dtSearch versions up to and including 7.90.8538.1.

4

Can CVE-2018-11488 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-11488 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted HTTP requests.

5

What impact does CVE-2018-11488 have on systems?

CVE-2018-11488 can lead to a denial of service condition, causing system unavailability.

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