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CVE-2018-14498

UnknownEPSS 3.10%

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CVE-2018-14498 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. get_8bit_row in rdbmp.c in libjpeg-turbo through 1.5.90 and MozJPEG through 3.3.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted 8-bit BMP in which one or more of the color indices is out of range for the number of palette entries.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

get_8bit_row in rdbmp.c in libjpeg-turbo through 1.5.90 and MozJPEG through 3.3.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted 8-bit BMP in which one or more of the color indices is out of range for the number of palette entries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.10%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libjpeg-TurboLibjpeg-Turbo<= 1.5.90
MozillaMozjpeg<= 3.3.1
FedoraprojectFedora28
DebianDebian Linux8.0
OpensuseLeap15.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14498?
get_8bit_row in rdbmp.c in libjpeg-turbo through 1.5.90 and MozJPEG through 3.3.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted 8-bit BMP in which one or more of the color indices is out of range for the number of palette entries.
How severe is CVE-2018-14498?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14498 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14498?
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