CVE-2018-7729
UnknownEPSS 1.27%
Last modified
CVE-2018-7729 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Exempi through 2.4.4. There is a stack-based buffer over-read in the PostScript_MetaHandler::ParsePSFile() function in XMPFiles/source/FileHandlers/PostScript_Handler.cpp.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Exempi through 2.4.4. There is a stack-based buffer over-read in the PostScript_MetaHandler::ParsePSFile() function in XMPFiles/source/FileHandlers/PostScript_Handler.cpp.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exempi Project | Exempi | <= 2.4.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
References
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=105206Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/exempi/commit/?id=baa4b8a02c1ffab9645d13f0bfb1c0d10d311a0cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3668-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=105206Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/exempi/commit/?id=baa4b8a02c1ffab9645d13f0bfb1c0d10d311a0cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3668-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7729?
An issue was discovered in Exempi through 2.4.4. There is a stack-based buffer over-read in the PostScript_MetaHandler::ParsePSFile() function in XMPFiles/source/FileHandlers/PostScript_Handler.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2018-7729?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7729 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7729?
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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