Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a low-severity curl information-disclosure flaw. In curl 7.53.1, a specific --write-out format ending with a percent character could make curl print unintended heap memory to the terminal. The realistic attacker is someone physically close enough to read the user’s screen at the right moment. Exposure is most likely on workstations, admin terminals, scripts, or troubleshooting sessions using curl with --write-out. The source bundle names curl 7.53.1, while downstream advisory references indicate packaged curl updates existed. It does not provide a complete affected-version matrix. Treat this as routine patch hygiene, not an emergency. The business risk is narrow: possible sensitive data exposure to someone physically observing a screen. Address it during normal endpoint and server maintenance, with faster handling for shared admin systems. Mitigation focus: Update curl through the relevant OS or vendor package channel.; Review vendor advisories for exact patched package versions.; Avoid curl --write-out formats that end with a percent character..
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- Low
- CVSS
- 2.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N0.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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2.4LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/curl/curl/commit/1890d59905414ab84a35892b2e45833654aa5c13CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- RHSA-2018:3558CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201709-14CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.