CVE-2018-10932: intel lldptool Improper Output Neutralization for Logs
CVSS: 4.3v3.0MediumModified
AliasesSUSE-SU-2021:3520-1RHBA-2019:2339RHSA-2019:3673UBUNTU-CVE-2018-10932DEBIAN-CVE-2018-10932
Published 21-08-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-10932 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Improper Output Neutralization for Logs vulnerability in intel lldptool. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.04%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-08-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
lldptool version 1.0.1 and older can print a raw, unsanitized attacker controlled buffer when mngAddr information is displayed. This may allow an attacker to inject shell control characters into the buffer and impact the behavior of the terminal.
CVSS metrics
6 scores · 5 sources · 2 versionsMedium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 5 agree
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- OSV · Red hatEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Low 3.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.04%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
63%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.04% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.04%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-117Improper Output Neutralization for LogsThe product constructs a log message from external input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements when the message is written to a log file.
- CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
Affected systems
Redhat4 products
- lldpad< 0:1.0.1-5.git036e314.el7 | < 0:1.0.1-13.git036e314.el8
- lldpad-debuginfo< 0:1.0.1-5.git036e314.el7 | < 0:1.0.1-13.git036e314.el8
- lldpad-debugsource< 0:1.0.1-13.git036e314.el8
- lldpad-devel< 0:1.0.1-5.git036e314.el7
Suse3 products
- open-lldp&distro=SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5< 0.9.46-7.3.1
- open-lldp&distro=SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5< 0.9.46-7.3.1
- open-lldp&distro=SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5< 0.9.46-7.3.1
Debian1 product
- lldpad< 1.0.1+git20180808.4e642bd-1
Intel1 product
- lldptool1.0.1 and older | ≤ 1.0.1
Ubuntu1 product
- lldpadAll versions (No fix recorded)
5 vendors · 10 products
References
22 links- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10932X Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1551623X Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryREPORT
