CVE-2018-16839: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 31, 2018
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Updated

Curl versions 7.33.0 through 7.61.1 are vulnerable to a buffer overrun in the SASL authentication code that may lead to denial of service.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
haxx curl>=7.33.0<=7.61.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
debian/curl
7.74.0-1.3+deb11u137.74.0-1.3+deb11u167.88.1-10+deb12u147.88.1-10+deb12u58.14.1-2+deb13u28.19.0-38.20.0~rc3-1

Event History

Oct 31, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:20 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:20 PM
Description
Apr 24, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:28 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-16839?

CVE-2018-16839 is a vulnerability in Curl versions 7.33.0 through 7.61.1 that can lead to denial of service due to a buffer overrun in the SASL authentication code.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16839?

The severity of CVE-2018-16839 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2018-16839 affect software?

CVE-2018-16839 affects Curl versions 7.33.0 through 7.61.1 on Debian, Ubuntu, and Haxx Curl, leading to denial of service.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-16839?

To fix CVE-2018-16839, update to the recommended versions: 7.64.0-4+deb10u2, 7.64.0-4+deb10u7, 7.74.0-1.3+deb11u9, 7.74.0-1.3+deb11u10, 7.88.1-10+deb12u3, 7.88.1-10+deb12u4, or 8.4.0-2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16839?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-16839 on the following references: [link1](https://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2018-16839.html), [link2](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16839), [link3](https://github.com/curl/curl/commit/f3a24d7916b9173c69a3e0ee790102993833d6c5).

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