CVE-2018-3888
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CVE-2018-3888 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PCX-parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.53. A specially crafted PCX image processed via the application can lead to an out-of-bounds write, overwriting arbitrary data. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PCX-parsing functionality of Computerinsel Photoline 20.53. A specially crafted PCX image processed via the application can lead to an out-of-bounds write, overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker can deliver a PCX image to trigger this vulnerability and gain code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pl32 | Photoline | 20.53 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0563Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0563Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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