vulnerability
Oracle Linux: CVE-2018-1000140: ELSA-2018-1223: librelp security update (CRITICAL) (Multiple Advisories)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) | Mar 23, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
Mar 23, 2018
Added
Apr 25, 2018
Modified
Dec 3, 2025
Description
rsyslog librelp version 1.2.14 and earlier contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the checking of x509 certificates from a peer that can result in Remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable a remote attacker that can connect to rsyslog and trigger a stack buffer overflow by sending a specially crafted x509 certificate.
A stack-based buffer overflow was found in the way librelp parses X.509 certificates. By connecting or accepting connections from a remote peer, an attacker may use a specially crafted X.509 certificate to exploit this flaw and potentially execute arbitrary code.
A stack-based buffer overflow was found in the way librelp parses X.509 certificates. By connecting or accepting connections from a remote peer, an attacker may use a specially crafted X.509 certificate to exploit this flaw and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Solutions
oracle-linux-upgrade-librelporacle-linux-upgrade-librelp-devel
NEW
Explore Exposure Command
Confidently identify and prioritize exposures from endpoint to cloud with full attack surface visibility and threat-aware risk context.