CVE-2018-17141
First published: Fri Sep 21 2018(Updated: )
HylaFAX 6.0.6 and HylaFAX+ 5.6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a dial-in session that provides a FAX page with the JPEG bit enabled, which is mishandled in FaxModem::writeECMData() in the faxd/CopyQuality.c++ file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Hylafax+ | =6.0.6 | |
| HylaFAX+ Project HylaFAX+ | =5.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.hylafax.org/HylaFAX?a=commit;h=c6cac8d8cd0dbe313689ba77023e12bc5b3027be
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/09/20/1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00026.html
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/49
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4298
- https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2018-008-hylafax/
- http://git.hylafax.org/HylaFAX?a=commit%3Bh=c6cac8d8cd0dbe313689ba77023e12bc5b3027be
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17141?
CVE-2018-17141 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17141?
To fix CVE-2018-17141, you should update HylaFAX to version 6.0.7 or newer and HylaFAX+ to version 5.6.1 or newer.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-17141?
CVE-2018-17141 affects HylaFAX versions 6.0.6 and HylaFAX+ versions 5.6.0, as well as Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2018-17141?
CVE-2018-17141 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted fax page.
Is there any additional guidance for CVE-2018-17141?
It's advisable to regularly monitor security advisories and apply updates as they become available to mitigate vulnerabilities like CVE-2018-17141.
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