CVE-2018-11723

Description

The libpff_name_to_id_map_entry_read function in libpff_name_to_id_map.c in libyal libpff through 2018-04-28 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted pff file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/libpff issue 66 on GitHub

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148113/libpff-2018-04-28-Information-Disclosure.html vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/15 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11723?
CVE-2018-11723 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11723?
To fix CVE-2018-11723, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-11723 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11723 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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