CVE-2018-16663: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 07 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Contiki-NG through 4.1. There is a stack-based buffer overflow in parse_relations in os/storage/antelope/aql-parser.c while parsing AQL (storage of relations).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contiki-ng Contiki-ng. | <=4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16663?
CVE-2018-16663 is a vulnerability in Contiki-NG, specifically in the parse_relations function of os/storage/antelope/aql-parser.c.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16663?
CVE-2018-16663 has a severity of 7.8 (High).
How does CVE-2018-16663 affect Contiki-NG?
CVE-2018-16663 affects Contiki-NG versions up to and including 4.1.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2018-16663?
CVE-2018-16663 is associated with CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) and CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write).
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-16663?
Yes, the issue has been fixed in Contiki-NG version 4.2.0.
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