CVE-2018-16523: Divide by Zero
First published: Thu Dec 06 2018(Updated: )
Amazon Web Services (AWS) FreeRTOS through 1.3.1, FreeRTOS up to V10.0.1 (with FreeRTOS+TCP), and WITTENSTEIN WHIS Connect middleware TCP/IP component allow division by zero in prvCheckOptions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Amazon Web Services Freertos | <=1.3.1 | |
| Amazon Freertos | <=10.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16523?
The severity of CVE-2018-16523 is high with a severity value of 7.4.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-16523?
The affected software for CVE-2018-16523 includes Amazon Web Services (AWS) FreeRTOS through 1.3.1 and FreeRTOS up to V10.0.1 (with FreeRTOS+TCP).
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2018-16523?
CVE-2018-16523 is a vulnerability that allows division by zero in prvCheckOptions in Amazon Web Services (AWS) FreeRTOS through 1.3.1, FreeRTOS up to V10.0.1 (with FreeRTOS+TCP), and WITTENSTEIN WHIS Connect middleware TCP/IP component.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-16523?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-16523 is available. Please refer to the provided references for more information on the fix.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-16523?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-16523 is 369.
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