CVE-2018-14329
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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
- Last Modified
- 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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