CVE-2018-12096

Description

The liblnk_data_string_get_utf8_string_size function in liblnk_data_string.c in liblnk through 2018-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted lnk file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/liblnk issue 33 on GitHub

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/33 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12096?
CVE-2018-12096 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12096?
To fix CVE-2018-12096, 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-2018-12096 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12096 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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