CVE-2018-12098

low-risk
Published 2018-06-19

The liblnk_data_block_read function in liblnk_data_block.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

Do I need to act?

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0.26% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Liblnk

Affected Vendors

Liblnk Project

References (2)

Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/33
Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/33
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal