SB2018021528 - Stack-based buffer overflow in uwsgi (Alpine package) 



SB2018021528 - Stack-based buffer overflow in uwsgi (Alpine package)

Published: February 15, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018021528
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6758)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in the uwsgi_expand_path function due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can request a specially crafted long directory path, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.