Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-17937 is a memory corruption issue in older gpsd and microjson. A remote attacker may be able to execute code on embedded systems through gpsd network traffic or crafted JSON. Business risk is highest where GPS/location services are exposed on networks or embedded in unmanaged devices. Exposure is likely on Linux or embedded systems using vulnerable gpsd versions, or products that embed vulnerable microjson. Internet or broad internal exposure of TCP/2947 increases urgency. Evidence does not identify specific downstream device models. Prioritize remediation for embedded, operational, or location-dependent systems where gpsd is reachable over a network. Treat as high risk because the stated impact includes possible remote code execution, even though active exploitation is not evidenced here. Mitigation focus: Upgrade gpsd through vendor or distribution security updates.; Replace or patch bundled microjson 1.0 to 1.3 where present.; Restrict network access to gpsd TCP/2947 to trusted systems only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-310-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190330 [SECURITY] [DLA 1738-1] gpsd security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- GLSA-202009-17CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- [debian-lts-announce] 20211029 [SECURITY] [DLA 2795-1] gpsd security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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