CVE-2018-18541: Input Validation

Published Oct 20, 2018
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Updated

In Teeworlds before 0.6.5, connection packets could be forged. There was no challenge-response involved in the connection build up. A remote attacker could send connection packets from a spoofed IP address and occupy all server slots, or even use them for a reflection attack using map download packets.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/teeworlds
0.7.2-5+deb10u10.7.5-10.7.5-2
teeworlds teeworlds<0.6.5
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Oct 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-18541?

CVE-2018-18541 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-18541?

To fix CVE-2018-18541, upgrade Teeworlds to version 0.6.5 or later.

3

What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2018-18541?

CVE-2018-18541 allows remote attackers to perform connection spoofing and potentially execute reflection attacks.

4

Which versions of Teeworlds are affected by CVE-2018-18541?

CVE-2018-18541 affects all versions of Teeworlds prior to 0.6.5.

5

Is there a specific operating system vulnerable to CVE-2018-18541?

Yes, CVE-2018-18541 affects Teeworlds installations on Debian GNU/Linux 9.0 when using affected versions.

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