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

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2018

Summary

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

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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