CVE-2018-17292: Medium severity webassembly virtual machine vulnerability
An issue was discovered in WAVM before 2018-09-16. The loadModule function in Include/Inline/CLI.h lacks checking of the file length before a file magic comparison, allowing attackers to cause a Denial of Service (application crash caused by out-of-bounds read) by crafting a file that has fewer than 4 bytes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17292?
CVE-2018-17292 has a severity rating that indicates a potential Denial of Service due to an application crash.
How can I fix CVE-2018-17292?
To fix CVE-2018-17292, ensure to update WAVM to a version released after September 16, 2018.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-17292?
CVE-2018-17292 affects the WAVM software versions prior to 2018-09-16.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17292?
CVE-2018-17292 is categorized as a Denial of Service vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read issue.
Can CVE-2018-17292 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2018-17292 by providing specially crafted files to the application's loadModule function.