CVE-2018-16667
CVE-2018-16667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Contiki-ng Contiki-ng. with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Contiki-ng Contiki-ng.
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Description
An issue was discovered in Contiki-NG through 4.1. There is a buffer over-read in lookup in os/storage/antelope/lvm.c while parsing AQL (lvm_register_variable, lvm_set_variable_value, create_intersection, create_union).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16667?
- An issue was discovered in Contiki-NG through 4.1. There is a buffer over-read in lookup in os/storage/antelope/lvm.c while parsing AQL (lvm_register_variable, lvm_set_variable_value, create_intersection, create_union).
- How severe is CVE-2018-16667?
- CVE-2018-16667 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-16667 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16667?
- CVE-2018-16667 affects Contiki-ng Contiki-ng.. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16667?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-16667 published?
- CVE-2018-16667 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:contiki-ng:contiki-ng.:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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