CVE-2018-12684: civetweb_project civetweb Out-of-bounds Read

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-12684 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in civetweb_project civetweb. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 22-06-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Out-of-bounds Read in the send_ssi_file function in civetweb.c in CivetWeb through 1.10 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service or Information Disclosure via a crafted SSI file.

• CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
• CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.