A buffer overflow was discovered in the URL-authentication backend of the Icecast before 2.4.4. If the backend is enabled, then any malicious HTTP client can send a request for that specific resource including a crafted header, leading to denial of service and potentially remote code execution.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/11/01/3 | Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042019 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00033.html | Third Party Advisory |
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-09 | Mitigation Third Party Advisory |
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4333 | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
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Information
Published : 2018-11-05 19:29
Updated : 2024-02-04 20:03
NVD link : CVE-2018-18820
Mitre link : CVE-2018-18820
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-18820
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Products Affected
debian
- debian_linux
xiph
- icecast
CWE
CWE-119
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer