CVE-2018-11729

Name: CVE-2018-11729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-19T21:29:00.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11729 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The libfsntfs_mft_entry_read_header function in libfsntfs_mft_entry.c in libfsntfs through 2018-04-20 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted ntfs file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/libfsntfs issue 8 on GitHub. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The libfsntfs_mft_entry_read_header function in libfsntfs_mft_entry.c in libfsntfs through 2018-04-20 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted ntfs file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/libfsntfs issue 8 on GitHub

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libfsntfs Project	Libfsntfs	<= 20180420

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148115/libfsntfs-20180420-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148115/libfsntfs-20180420-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11729?

How severe is CVE-2018-11729?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11729 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11729?

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Source: NVD / NIST