Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-17937
gpsd versions 2.90 to 3.17 and microjson versions 1.0 to 1.3, an open source project, allow a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on embedded platforms via traffic on Port 2947/TCP or crafted JSON inputs.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-17937
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gpsd_project:gpsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microjson_project:microjson:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-17937
1.41%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 87 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-17937
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.8
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MEDIUM | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
6.5
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6.4
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-17937
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A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).Assigned by: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (Primary)
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Secondary)
References for CVE-2018-17937
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00024.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2795-1] gpsd security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-310-01
gpsd Open Source Project | CISAThird Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202009-17
gpsd: Arbitrary code execution (GLSA 202009-17) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107029
Multiple gpsd Products CVE-2018-17937 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00040.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1738-1] gpsd security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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