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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2018-1000301

High
9.1/10

Summary

In curl version 7.20.0 through 7.59.0 contains a denial of service that can result in curl be tricked into reading data beyond the end of a heap-based buffer used to store downloaded RTSP content.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published