CVE-2018-17568

utils/ut_rpc.c in ViaBTC Exchange Server before 2018-08-21 has an integer overflow leading to memory corruption

published September 26, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An integer overflow in the ViaBTC Exchange Server could lead to memory chaos! This vulnerability affects versions released before August 21, 2018, and can potentially unleash some wild behavior. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a factory where one machine is cranked too hard, causing a chain reaction that disrupts the entire assembly line. Just a tiny miscalculation can lead to serious misalignment and produce defective products! If an attacker exploits this integer overflow, it could lead to memory corruption, which might allow them to crash the server or even execute malicious code. Imagine the havoc if your backend started misbehaving โ€“ data leaks, downtime, or worse!

Put simply

Think of it like a factory where one machine is cranked too hard, causing a chain reaction that disrupts the entire assembly line. Just a tiny miscalculation can lead to serious misalignment and produce defective products! This vulnerability arises from an integer overflow in `utils/ut_rpc.c`, where improper handling of calculations can corrupt memory. An attacker could manipulate input values to trigger this overflow, leading to unpredictable behavior.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this integer overflow, it could lead to memory corruption, which might allow them to crash the server or even execute malicious code. Imagine the havoc if your backend started misbehaving โ€“ data leaks, downtime, or worse! To safeguard your system, make sure to upgrade your ViaBTC Exchange Server to the latest version released after August 21, 2018. It's crucial to monitor input validation processes and consider additional code reviews to detect such vulnerabilities early. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay proactive, patch up, and keep your systems safe! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01808 ยท 78.3th percentile
Published
2018-09-26T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 22:00Z
    utils/ut_rpc.c in ViaBTC Exchange Server before 2018-08-21 has an integer overflow leading to memory corruption
    cvelistv5