CVE-2018-12096

Name: CVE-2018-12096
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-19T21:29:00.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12096 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Liblnk Project	Liblnk	<= 20180419

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/33Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/33Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12096?

How severe is CVE-2018-12096?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12096 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12096?

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Source: NVD / NIST