CVE-2018-7440
UnknownEPSS 3.80%
Last modified
CVE-2018-7440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Leptonica through 1.75.3. The gplotMakeOutput function allows command injection via a $(command) approach in the gplot rootname argument. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Leptonica through 1.75.3. The gplotMakeOutput function allows command injection via a $(command) approach in the gplot rootname argument. This issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-3836.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Leptonica | Leptonica | <= 1.75.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/DanBloomberg/leptonica/issues/303#issuecomment-366472212Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DanBloomberg/leptonica/issues/303#issuecomment-366472212Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7440?
An issue was discovered in Leptonica through 1.75.3. The gplotMakeOutput function allows command injection via a $(command) approach in the gplot rootname argument. This issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-3836.
How severe is CVE-2018-7440?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7440?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-7440?
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