CVE-2018-13843
UnknownEPSS 1.47%
Last modified
CVE-2018-13843 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a memory leak in bgzf_getline in bgzf.c. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a memory leak in bgzf_getline in bgzf.c. NOTE: the software maintainer's position is that the "failure to free memory" can be fixed in applications that use the HTSlib library (such as test/test_bgzf.c in the original report) and is not a library issue
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htslib | Htslib | 1.8 |
References
- https://github.com/samtools/htslib/issues/731#issue-339662537Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/samtools/htslib/issues/731#issue-339662537Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13843?
An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a memory leak in bgzf_getline in bgzf.c. NOTE: the software maintainer's position is that the "failure to free memory" can be fixed in applications that use the HTSlib library (such as test/test_bgzf.c in the original report) and is not a library issue
How severe is CVE-2018-13843?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-13843 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13843?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-13843?
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