CVE-2018-11793: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 5, 2019
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Updated

When parsing a JSON payload with deeply nested JSON structures, the parser in Apache Mesos versions pre-1.4.x, 1.4.0 to 1.4.2, 1.5.0 to 1.5.1, 1.6.0 to 1.6.1, and 1.7.0 might overflow the stack due to unbounded recursion. A malicious actor can therefore cause a denial of service of Mesos masters rendering the Mesos-controlled cluster inoperable.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Apache Mesos>=1.4.0<1.4.3
Apache Mesos>=1.5.0<1.5.2
Apache Mesos>=1.6.0<1.6.2
Apache Mesos>=1.7.0<1.7.1
Apache Mesos=1.4.0-rc1
Apache Mesos=1.4.0-rc2
Apache Mesos=1.4.0-rc3
Apache Mesos=1.4.0-rc4
Apache Mesos=1.4.0-rc5
Apache Mesos=1.8.0-dev

Event History

Mar 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Apache Mesos vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Apache Mesos vulnerability is CVE-2018-11793.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-11793?

CVE-2018-11793 has a severity level of 7.5 (high).

3

Which versions of Apache Mesos are affected by CVE-2018-11793?

Apache Mesos versions pre-1.4.x, 1.4.0 to 1.4.2, 1.5.0 to 1.5.1, 1.6.0 to 1.6.1, and 1.7.0 are affected by CVE-2018-11793.

4

How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2018-11793?

A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2018-11793 by parsing a JSON payload with deeply nested JSON structures, causing unbounded recursion and a denial of service attack.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2018-11793?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-11793 at the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107281 [2] https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/9be975c53e5ad612c7e0af39f5b88837fbfbc32108e587d3d8499844@%3Cdev.mesos.apache.org%3E

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