Rapid7 Vulnerability & Exploit Database

Alpine Linux: CVE-2018-10115: Improper Initialization

Free InsightVM Trial No Credit Card Necessary
2024 Attack Intel Report Latest research by Rapid7 Labs
Back to Search

Alpine Linux: CVE-2018-10115: Improper Initialization

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
05/02/2018
Created
04/09/2024
Added
03/26/2024
Modified
10/01/2024

Description

Incorrect initialization logic of RAR decoder objects in 7-Zip 18.03 and before can lead to usage of uninitialized memory, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted RAR archive.

Solution(s)

  • alpine-linux-upgrade-p7zip

References

insightVM

Advanced vulnerability management analytics and reporting.
Key Features
  • Lightweight Endpoint Agent
  • Live Dashboards
  • Real Risk Prioritization
  • IT-Integrated Remediation Projects
  • Cloud, Virtual, and Container Assessment
  • Integrated Threat Feeds
  • Easy-to-Use RESTful API
  • Automation-Assisted Patching
  • Automated Containment
Free InsightVM Trial View All Features

With Rapid7 live dashboards, I have a clear view of all the assets on my network, which ones can be exploited, and what I need to do in order to reduce the risk in my environment in real-time. No other tool gives us that kind of value and insight.

– Scott Cheney, Manager of Information Security, Sierra View Medical Center

;