CVE-2018-8531

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Azure IoT Hub Device Client SDK using MQTT protocol accesses objects in memory, aka "Azure IoT Device Client SDK Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Hub Device Client SDK, Azure IoT Edge.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 18.68% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Hub Device Client SDK
Affected: Microsoft Azure IoT Edge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105472 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8531 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8531?
CVE-2018-8531 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8531?
To fix CVE-2018-8531, 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-2018-8531 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8531 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8531?
CVE-2018-8531 affects Microsoft Hub Device Client SDK, Microsoft Azure IoT Edge.
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