CVE-2018-12584Resiprocate Buffer Overflow
The ConnectionBase::preparseNewBytes function in resip/stack/ConnectionBase.cxx in reSIProcate through 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or possibly execute arbitrary code when TLS communication is enabled.
Published Jul 16, 2018 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2018-12584
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-12584 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Resiprocate, Debian Linux.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Resiprocate 1:1.11.0~beta1-3+deb9u2, Resiprocate 1:1.9.7-5+deb8u1, Resiprocate <=1.10.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12584
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-12584
- advisory[debian-lts-announce] 20180724 [SECURITY] [DLA 1439-1] resiprocate security update
- advisory[debian-lts-announce] 20211229 [SECURITY] [DLA 2865-1] resiprocate security update
- patch20180808 [CVE-2018-12584] Heap overflow vulnerability in reSIProcate through 1.10.2
- patchhttps://github.com/resiprocate/resiprocate/commit/2cb291191c93c7c4e371e22cb89805a5b31d6608
Description
The ConnectionBase::preparseNewBytes function in resip/stack/ConnectionBase.cxx in reSIProcate through 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or possibly execute arbitrary code when TLS communication is enabled.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ResiprocateResiprocate | See advisory | 1.10.2 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 8.0, 9.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Resiprocate
1:1.11.0~beta1-3+deb9u2, 1:1.9.7-5+deb8u1, <=1.10.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 16, 2018
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
References
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2018-12584
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisory[debian-lts-announce] 20180724 [SECURITY] [DLA 1439-1] resiprocate security update
- advisory[debian-lts-announce] 20211229 [SECURITY] [DLA 2865-1] resiprocate security update
- patch20180808 [CVE-2018-12584] Heap overflow vulnerability in reSIProcate through 1.10.2
FAQ
Common Questions.
The ConnectionBase::preparseNewBytes function in resip/stack/ConnectionBase.cxx in reSIProcate through 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or possibly execute arbitrary code when TLS communication is enabled.
Affected: Resiprocate; Debian Linux versions 8.0, 9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Resiprocate 1:1.11.0~beta1-3+deb9u2, Resiprocate 1:1.9.7-5+deb8u1, Resiprocate <=1.10.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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