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CVE-2018-11243
PackLinuxElf64::unpack in p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX 3.95 allows remote attackers to...
Vulnerability Description
PackLinuxElf64::unpack in p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX 3.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (double free), limit the ability of a malware scanner to operate on the entire original data, or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/206
- https://github.com/upx/upx/blob/devel/NEWS
- https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/207
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D7XU42G6MUQQXHWRP7DCF2JSIBOJ5GOO/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00008.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EUTVSTXAFTD552NO2K2RIF6MDQEHP3BE/
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Affected Vendor
Affected Software
upx
Vulnerable Versions:
3.95
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 18th, 2018
Last Modified:
August 5th, 2024
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.