CVE-2018-1100: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 3, 2018
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

zsh through version 5.4.2 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the utils.c:checkmailpath function. A local attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code in the context of another user.

Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
debian/zsh
5.8-6+deb11u15.9-45.9-8
Zsh zsh<=5.4.2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Event History

Apr 3, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:47 PM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-1100?

CVE-2018-1100 is a vulnerability in zsh through version 5.4.2 that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of another user.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-1100?

CVE-2018-1100 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1100?

CVE-2018-1100 affects zsh versions up to and including 5.4.2.

4

Are there any remedies for CVE-2018-1100?

Yes, updating zsh to version 5.7.1-1+deb10u1 or later, or 5.8-6+deb11u1 or later can remedy CVE-2018-1100.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1100?

More information about CVE-2018-1100 can be found in the following references: [link1](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1932), [link2](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3073), [link3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1563395).

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