CVE-2018-18957: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 5, 2018
·Updated
An issue has been found in libIEC61850 v1.3. It is a stack-based buffer overflow in prepareGooseBuffer in goose/goosepublisher.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
mz-automation libiec61850=1.3
Event History
Nov 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-18957?
CVE-2018-18957 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for a stack-based buffer overflow.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-18957?
To fix CVE-2018-18957, update libIEC61850 to version 1.4 or later which addresses this vulnerability.
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What type of software is affected by CVE-2018-18957?
CVE-2018-18957 affects MZ Automation's libIEC61850 version 1.3.
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What is a stack-based buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2018-18957?
In CVE-2018-18957, the stack-based buffer overflow can lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes.
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When was CVE-2018-18957 reported?
CVE-2018-18957 was reported in 2018 as a vulnerability in libIEC61850.