CVE-2018-11598: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 31 2018(Updated: )
Espruino before 1.99 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and a potential Information Disclosure with user crafted input files via a Buffer Overflow or Out-of-bounds Read during syntax parsing of certain for loops in jsparse.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Espruino Espruino | <1.99 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/commit/bf4416ab9129ee3afd56739ea4e3cd0da5484b6b
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/files/2025956/test_0.txt
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/files/2025963/test_1.txt
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/files/2025968/test_2.txt
- https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/issues/1437
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11598?
CVE-2018-11598 is a vulnerability in Espruino before version 1.99 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service and potential information disclosure.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11598?
The severity of CVE-2018-11598 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.
How does CVE-2018-11598 affect Espruino?
CVE-2018-11598 affects Espruino versions up to and excluding 1.99.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-11598?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-11598 by using user-crafted input files to trigger a buffer overflow or out-of-bounds read during syntax parsing of certain for loops in jsparse.c.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-11598?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-11598 is available in Espruino version 1.99 and later.
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