CVE-2018-16435
UnknownEPSS 1.75%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16435 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Little CMS (aka Little Color Management System) 2.9 has an integer overflow in the AllocateDataSet function in cmscgats.c, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the SetData function via a crafted file in the second argument to cmsIT8LoadFromFile.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Little CMS (aka Little Color Management System) 2.9 has an integer overflow in the AllocateDataSet function in cmscgats.c, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the SetData function via a crafted file in the second argument to cmsIT8LoadFromFile.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Littlecms | Little Cms Color Engine | 2.9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mm2/Little-CMS/commit/768f70ca405cd3159d990e962d54456773bb8cf8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mm2/Little-CMS/issues/171Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3770-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3770-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4284Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mm2/Little-CMS/commit/768f70ca405cd3159d990e962d54456773bb8cf8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mm2/Little-CMS/issues/171Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3770-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3770-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4284Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16435?
Little CMS (aka Little Color Management System) 2.9 has an integer overflow in the AllocateDataSet function in cmscgats.c, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow in the SetData function via a crafted file in the second argument to cmsIT8LoadFromFile.
How severe is CVE-2018-16435?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16435 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16435?
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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