# CVE-2018-3991: An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the WkbProgramLow function of WibuKey Network server management, version 6.40.2402.500.

- Severity: CVSS 10.0 (Critical), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-02-05 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the WkbProgramLow function of WibuKey Network server management, version 6.40.2402.500. A specially crafted TCP packet can cause a heap overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution. An attacker can send a malformed TCP packet to trigger this vulnerability.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107005
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-844562.pdf
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-760124.pdf
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-902727.pdf
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0659

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