# CVE-2018-1160: netatalk: Netatalk before 3.1.12 is vulnerable to an out of bounds write in dsi_opensess.c

CVE-2018-1160 is fixed in netatalk on 1 platform by netatalk 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 (version 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2), released December 20, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1160
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.8642
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 20, 2018

## Description

Netatalk before 3.1.12 is vulnerable to an out of bounds write in dsi_opensess.c. This is due to lack of bounds checking on attacker controlled data. A remote unauthenticated attacker can leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 | [netatalk 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-netatalk-2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2.md) | Dec 20, 2018 |

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