CVE-2018-18834: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 30, 2018
·Updated
An issue has been found in libIEC61850 v1.3. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in BerEncoderencodeOctetString in mms/asn1/berencoder.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
mz-automation libiec61850=1.3
Event History
Oct 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18834?
CVE-2018-18834 has a high severity due to its nature as a heap-based buffer overflow which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-18834?
To fix CVE-2018-18834, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of libIEC61850 that addresses the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-18834?
CVE-2018-18834 specifically affects libIEC61850 version 1.3 and systems that use this version.
4
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2018-18834?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-18834 can lead to crashes or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
5
Is CVE-2018-18834 publicly known?
Yes, CVE-2018-18834 is a publicly known vulnerability that has been documented in various security advisories.