Intrusion PreventionLibmspack.cabd_sys_read_block.Off.By.One.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Libmspack Project libmspack library.
The vulnerability is a result of an improper handling of block alignment when processing CAB files, leading to an off by one byte error. It may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Libmspack Project libmspack prior to 0.8 alpha
Products using the vulnerable library, including:
Libmspack Project cabextract prior to 1.8
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch available from the vendor:
https://github.com/kyz/libmspack/commit/40ef1b4093d77ad3a5cfcee1f5cb6108b3a3bcc2
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 47124 |
| Created | Nov 23, 2018 |
| Updated | Jan 01, 2019 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-18584 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 34.48% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | All |
| Affected App | Other |