CVE-2019-18960: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 11 2019(Updated: )
Firecracker vsock implementation buffer overflow in versions 0.18.0 and 0.19.0. This can result in potentially exploitable crashes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Firecracker | =0.18.0 | |
| Amazon Firecracker | =0.19.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/10/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/11/2
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/issues/1462
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releases
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releases/tag/v0.18.1
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releases/tag/v0.19.1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18960?
CVE-2019-18960 is a vulnerability in the Firecracker vsock implementation that can result in potentially exploitable crashes.
Which versions of Firecracker are affected by CVE-2019-18960?
Versions 0.18.0 and 0.19.0 of Firecracker are affected by CVE-2019-18960.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18960?
CVE-2019-18960 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How can CVE-2019-18960 be exploited?
CVE-2019-18960 can be exploited through a buffer overflow in the Firecracker vsock implementation.
Are there any references available for CVE-2019-18960?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2019-18960 at the following links: - [Openwall mailing list - December 10, 2019](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/10/1) - [Openwall mailing list - September 11, 2022](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/11/2) - [Firecracker GitHub issue](https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/issues/1462)
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