Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old curl/libcurl flaw in FTP URL handling. A maliciously crafted FTP URL could overflow a buffer and crash the process, with the public description warning of possible worse impact. Business risk is mainly from legacy systems still running curl 7.12.3 through 7.58.0. Exposure is most likely on servers, appliances, containers, or applications using old curl or libcurl builds with FTP URL parsing reachable through user-controlled input or automated fetch jobs. Treat as a targeted legacy remediation item, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize internet-facing or automation-heavy systems that still use old curl/libcurl builds. Mitigation focus: Inventory curl and libcurl versions across hosts, containers, and embedded products.; Upgrade affected curl/libcurl packages using vendor security advisories.; Prioritize systems that process untrusted FTP URLs or automated URL fetches..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2018:3558CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:3157CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- DSA-4136CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180318 [SECURITY] [DLA 1309-1] curl security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- USN-3598-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_2018-9cd6.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- USN-3598-2CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- RHBA-2019:0327CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2019:1543CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- RHSA-2020:0544CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2020:0594CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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