Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Libextractor Affects GNU Software
CVE-2018-14346

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Debian
Status
Debian Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-14346?

The GNU Libextractor library, prior to version 1.7, is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow due to improper handling in the ec_read_file_func function, particularly within the unzip.c file. This vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the system, emphasizing the importance of patching affected versions to mitigate associated risks.

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References

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4290
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg0...
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https://gnunet.org/git/libextractor.git/commit/?id=ad19e7...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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