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CVE-2018-3835

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.46%

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CVE-2018-3835 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable out of bounds write vulnerability exists in version 2.2 of the Per Face Texture mapping application known as PTEX. The vulnerability is present in the reading of a file without proper parameter checking. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable out of bounds write vulnerability exists in version 2.2 of the Per Face Texture mapping application known as PTEX. The vulnerability is present in the reading of a file without proper parameter checking. The value read in, is not verified to be valid and its use can lead to a buffer overflow, potentially resulting in code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DisneyanimationPtex2.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3835?
An exploitable out of bounds write vulnerability exists in version 2.2 of the Per Face Texture mapping application known as PTEX. The vulnerability is present in the reading of a file without proper parameter checking. The value read in, is not verified to be valid and its use can lead to a buffer overflow, potentially resulting in code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-3835?
CVE-2018-3835 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3835?
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Source: NVD / NIST