Out-of-Bounds Read in GNU Libextractor Affects Data Extraction Processes
CVE-2018-16430

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Libextractor
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-16430?

The vulnerability in GNU Libextractor allows for out-of-bounds read, specifically within the EXTRACTOR_zip_extract_method() function located in zip_extractor.c. This flaw could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential exploitation in applications utilizing the affected versions of the software.

References

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4290
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105254
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg0...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

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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