CVE-2018-18820

icecast2: A buffer overflow was discovered in the URL-authentication backend of the Icecast before 2.4.4

CVE-2018-18820 is fixed in icecast2 on 1 platform by icecast2 2.4.3-2ubuntu0.1 (version 2.4.3-2ubuntu0.1), released November 5, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

Routine
CVSS
n/a
Medium
Exploitation
None reported
No vendor assessment
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.4894
98th percentile

A buffer overflow was discovered in the URL-authentication backend of the Icecast before 2.4.4. If the backend is enabled, then any malicious HTTP client can send a request for that specific resource including a crafted header, leading to denial of service and potentially remote code execution.

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Linux
icecast2 · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 2.4.3-2ubuntu0.1 icecast2 2.4.3-2ubuntu0.1 Nov 5, 2018

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