CVE-2018-20348

Public Exploit

Description

libpff_item_tree_create_node in libpff_item_tree.c in libpff before experimental-20180714 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted file, related to libfdata_tree_get_node_value in libfdata_tree.c.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/libyal/libpff/issues/48 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20348?
CVE-2018-20348 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-20348?
To fix CVE-2018-20348, 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-2018-20348 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-20348 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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