An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP header-parsing function of the Webroot BrightCloud SDK. The function bc_http_read_header incorrectly handles overlong headers, leading to arbitrary code execution. An unauthenticated attacker could impersonate a remote BrightCloud server to trigger this vulnerability.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: talos

Published: 2019-01-03T23:00:00

Updated: 2024-08-05T04:57:24.532Z

Reserved: 2018-01-02T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2018-4012

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2019-01-03T22:29:00.417

Modified: 2024-11-21T04:06:29.697

Link: CVE-2018-4012

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