CVE-2018-14329

Name: CVE-2018-14329
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-17T02:29:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14329 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In HTSlib 1.8, a race condition in cram/cram_io.c might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In HTSlib 1.8, a race condition in cram/cram_io.c might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Htslib	Htslib	1.8

References

https://github.com/samtools/htslib/issues/736Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/samtools/htslib/issues/736Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14329?

In HTSlib 1.8, a race condition in cram/cram_io.c might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How severe is CVE-2018-14329?

CVE-2018-14329 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14329?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST