Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2018-16842
Summary
Curl versions 7.14.1 through 7.61.1 are vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in the "tool_msgs.c:voutf()" function that may result in information exposure and denial of service.
- 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.
Advisory Timeline
- Published