CVE-2018-15161
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CVE-2018-15161 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The libesedb_key_append_data function in libesedb_key.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue comments. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The libesedb_key_append_data function in libesedb_key.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue comments
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libesedb Project | Libesedb | <= 2018-04-01 |
References
- https://github.com/libyal/libesedb/issues/43Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libyal/libesedb/issues/43Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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