CVE-2018-11723

low-risk

Published 2018-06-19

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

Do I need to act?

0.14% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 5.5/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Libpff

Affected Vendors

Libpff Project

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148113/libpff-2018-04-28-Information-Disclo...

Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/15

Third Party Advisory http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148113/libpff-2018-04-28-Information-Disclo...

Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/15

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal