CVE-2018-1218: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 19, 2018
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Updated

In Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 9.2.1.1, versions prior to 9.1.1.6, 9.0.x, and versions prior to 8.2.4.11, the 'nsrd' daemon causes a buffer overflow condition when handling certain messages. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service to the users of NetWorker systems.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dell EMC NetWorker<9.1.1.6
Dell EMC NetWorker<9.2.1.1
Dell EMC NetWorker<8.2.4.11
Dell EMC NetWorker<=9.0.1

Event History

Mar 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1218?

CVE-2018-1218 has a high severity due to the potential for remote unauthenticated attackers to exploit it.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1218?

To fix CVE-2018-1218, upgrade Dell EMC NetWorker to versions 9.2.1.1, 9.1.1.6, or higher.

3

What causes CVE-2018-1218?

CVE-2018-1218 is caused by a buffer overflow condition in the 'nsrd' daemon when handling certain messages.

4

Which versions of Dell EMC NetWorker are affected by CVE-2018-1218?

Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 9.2.1.1, 9.1.1.6, 9.0.x, and prior to 8.2.4.11 are affected by CVE-2018-1218.

5

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-1218?

CVE-2018-1218 can be exploited to cause a denial of service attack by a remote unauthenticated attacker.

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