CVE-2018-7436
UnknownEPSS 2.21%
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CVE-2018-7436 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in FreeXL before 1.0.5. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in a pointer dereference of the parse_SST function.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in FreeXL before 1.0.5. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in a pointer dereference of the parse_SST function.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freexl Project | Freexl | < 1.0.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1547883Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4129Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1547883Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4129Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7436?
An issue was discovered in FreeXL before 1.0.5. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in a pointer dereference of the parse_SST function.
How severe is CVE-2018-7436?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7436 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7436?
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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