7.5
CWE
787 120 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1010218: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jul 22 2019(Updated: )

Cherokee Webserver Latest Cherokee Web server Upto Version 1.2.103 (Current stable) is affected by: Buffer Overflow - CWE-120. The impact is: Crash. The component is: Main cherokee command. The attack vector is: Overwrite argv[0] to an insane length with execl. The fixed version is: There's no fix yet.

Credit: josh@bress.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
cherokee-project Cherokee Web server<=1.2.103

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-1010218?

    CVE-2019-1010218 is classified as having a high severity due to the potential for a crash resulting from a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-1010218?

    There is currently no fix available for CVE-2019-1010218 as it affects the Cherokee Web server up to version 1.2.103.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2019-1010218?

    CVE-2019-1010218 affects the Cherokee Web server, specifically versions up to and including 1.2.103.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1010218?

    CVE-2019-1010218 is a buffer overflow vulnerability, which falls under CWE-120.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2019-1010218?

    The exploitation of CVE-2019-1010218 can lead to a crash of the Cherokee Web server.

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