CVE-2018-16890

Description

libcurl versions from 7.36.0 to before 7.64.0 is vulnerable to a heap buffer out-of-bounds read. The function handling incoming NTLM type-2 messages (`lib/vauth/ntlm.c:ntlm_decode_type2_target`) does not validate incoming data correctly and is subject to an integer overflow vulnerability. Using that overflow, a malicious or broken NTLM server could trick libcurl to accept a bad length + offset combination that would lead to a buffer read out-of-bounds.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.24% Top 25%
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Affected: The curl Project curl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16890?
CVE-2018-16890 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16890?
To fix CVE-2018-16890, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-16890 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-16890 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-16890?
CVE-2018-16890 affects The curl Project curl.
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