CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8531

First published: Wed Oct 10 2018(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Azure IoT Hub Device Client SDK using MQTT protocol accesses objects in memory, aka "Azure IoT Device Client SDK Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Hub Device Client SDK, Azure IoT Edge.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Azure IoT Edge
Microsoft Csharp Software Development Kit

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8531?

    The severity of CVE-2018-8531 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8531?

    To fix CVE-2018-8531, you should update the Azure IoT Hub Device Client SDK and Azure IoT Edge to the latest versions provided by Microsoft.

  • What are the affected products for CVE-2018-8531?

    CVE-2018-8531 affects Microsoft Azure IoT Edge and the Microsoft Csharp Software Development Kit for Azure IoT.

  • Is remote code execution possible with CVE-2018-8531?

    Yes, due to the memory corruption vulnerability in CVE-2018-8531, remote code execution is possible.

  • What is the attack vector for CVE-2018-8531?

    The attack vector for CVE-2018-8531 involves exploiting the Azure IoT Hub Device Client SDK when using the MQTT protocol.

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