CVE-2018-16743
CVE-2018-16743 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mgetty Project Mgetty with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Mgetty Project Mgetty
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in mgetty before 1.2.1. In contrib/next-login/login.c, the command-line parameter username is passed unsanitized to strcpy(), which can cause a stack-based buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16743?
- An issue was discovered in mgetty before 1.2.1. In contrib/next-login/login.c, the command-line parameter username is passed unsanitized to strcpy(), which can cause a stack-based buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16743?
- CVE-2018-16743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-16743 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16743?
- CVE-2018-16743 affects Mgetty Project Mgetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16743?
- 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-2018-16743 published?
- CVE-2018-16743 was published on 2018-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mgetty_project:mgetty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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