CVE-2018-13844
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.44%
Last modified
CVE-2018-13844 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a memory leak in fai_read in faidx.c. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a memory leak in fai_read in faidx.c. NOTE: This has been disputed with the assertion that this vulnerability exists in the test harness and HTSlib users would be aware of the need to destruct this object returned by fai_load() in their own code
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htslib | Htslib | 1.8 |
References
- https://github.com/samtools/htslib/issues/731#issuecomment-403675330Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/samtools/htslib/issues/731#issuecomment-403675330Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13844?
An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a memory leak in fai_read in faidx.c. NOTE: This has been disputed with the assertion that this vulnerability exists in the test harness and HTSlib users would be aware of the need to destruct this object returned by fai_load() in their own code
How severe is CVE-2018-13844?
CVE-2018-13844 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13844?
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-2018-13844?
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