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CVE-2018-11099

MEDIUMEPSS 72th pctl
5.5
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

The header::add_INFO_descriptor function in header.cpp in VCFtools 0.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted vcf file.

How to fix

Remediation Available
vcftoolsDebian
Fixed in:0.1.16-1CVE-2018-11099
Fixed in:0.1.16-1CVE-2018-11099
Fixed in:0.1.16-1CVE-2018-11099
Fixed in:0.1.16-1CVE-2018-11099
vcftoolsUbuntu
Fixed in:0.1.11+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1USN-4835-1
Fixed in:0.1.14+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1USN-3974-1
Fixed in:0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1USN-4835-1

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploit Intelligence

1.52%probability of exploitation in 30 days
72ndpercentile

Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 72% of all known CVEs.

References

Third-Party Advisory1

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