CVE-2018-5410: Dokan file system driver contains a stack-based buffer overflow

Published Jan 7, 2019
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Updated

Dokan, versions between 1.0.0.5000 and 1.2.0.1000, are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the dokan1.sys driver. An attacker can create a device handle to the system driver and send arbitrary input that will trigger the vulnerability. This vulnerability was introduced in the 1.0.0.5000 version update.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dokan Project Dokan>=1.0.0.5000<1.2.0.1000
Dokan-dev Dokany>=1.0.0.5000<1.2.0.1000

Remediation

Information

Dokan developers have released a new version, 1.2.1, that fixes this vulnerability by validating the user input.

Event History

Jan 7, 2019
CVE Published
01:29 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5410?

CVE-2018-5410 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-5410?

To fix CVE-2018-5410, you should update Dokan to version 1.2.1.1000 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-5410?

CVE-2018-5410 affects all versions of Dokan from 1.0.0.5000 to 1.2.0.1000.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5410?

CVE-2018-5410 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-5410 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2018-5410 by crafting a device handle and sending specially designed input to the vulnerable driver.

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