CVE-2018-9989
First published: Tue Apr 10 2018(Updated: )
ARM mbed TLS before 2.1.11, before 2.7.2, and before 2.8.0 has a buffer over-read in ssl_parse_server_psk_hint() that could cause a crash on invalid input.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ARM mbed TLS | <2.1.11 | |
| ARM mbed TLS | >=2.7.0<2.7.2 | |
| ARM mbed TLS | =2.8.0-rc1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ARMmbed/mbedtls/commit/5224a7544c95552553e2e6be0b4a789956a6464e
- https://github.com/ARMmbed/mbedtls/commit/740b218386083dc708ce98ccc94a63a95cd5629e
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00029.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00021.html
- https://tls.mbed.org/tech-updates/releases/mbedtls-2.8.0-2.7.2-and-2.1.11-released
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-9989?
CVE-2018-9989 is a vulnerability in ARM mbed TLS before version 2.1.11, before version 2.7.2, and before version 2.8.0 that could cause a crash on invalid input due to a buffer over-read in ssl_parse_server_psk_hint().
How severe is CVE-2018-9989?
CVE-2018-9989 has a severity value of 7.5, which is considered high.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9989?
ARM mbed TLS versions before 2.1.11, before 2.7.2, and before 2.8.0 are affected by CVE-2018-9989.
How can I fix CVE-2018-9989?
To fix CVE-2018-9989, it is recommended to update ARM mbed TLS to version 2.1.11 or later.
Which CWE category does CVE-2018-9989 belong to?
CVE-2018-9989 belongs to CWE category 125, which is Buffer Over-read.
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