libyal libpff up to 2018-04-28 pff File libpff_name_to_id_map.c libpff_name_to_id_map_entry_read out-of-bounds ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libyal libpff up to 2018-04-28 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function libpff_name_to_id_map_entry_read of the file libpff_name_to_id_map.c of the component pff File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-11723. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. The presence of this vulnerability remains uncertain at this time.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in libyal libpff up to 2018-04-28. This affects the function libpff_name_to_id_map_entry_read of the file libpff_name_to_id_map.c of the component pff File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The libpff_name_to_id_map_entry_read function in libpff_name_to_id_map.c in libyal libpff through 2018-04-28 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted pff file.

The bug was discovered 06/06/2018. The weakness was presented 06/19/2018 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-11723 since 06/05/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 13 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

06/05/2018 🔍
06/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/19/2018 +12 days 🔍
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06/20/2018 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 148113
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-11723 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11723
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119703

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2018 13:32
Updated: 08/05/2024 12:51
Changes: 06/20/2018 13:32 (59), 02/20/2020 15:17 (1), 03/28/2023 09:01 (3), 06/11/2024 22:36 (26), 08/05/2024 12:51 (2)
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