CVE-2018-17158: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 4, 2018
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Updated

In FreeBSD before 11.2-STABLE(r340854) and 11.2-RELEASE-p5, an integer overflow error can occur when handling the client address length field in an NFSv4 request. Unprivileged remote users with access to the NFS server can crash the system by sending a specially crafted NFSv4 request.

Affected Software

2 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD<11.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=11.2-p5

Event History

Dec 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17158?

CVE-2018-17158 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the FreeBSD system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-17158?

To mitigate CVE-2018-17158, upgrade to FreeBSD versions 11.2-STABLE(r340854) or higher, or 11.2-RELEASE-p5 and later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-17158?

CVE-2018-17158 affects FreeBSD systems prior to version 11.2-STABLE(r340854) and 11.2-RELEASE-p5.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2018-17158 enable?

CVE-2018-17158 allows unprivileged remote users to send crafted NFSv4 requests to crash the system.

5

When was CVE-2018-17158 disclosed?

CVE-2018-17158 was disclosed in 2018, highlighting a critical integer overflow issue in the handling of NFSv4 requests.

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