HTSlib 1.8 bgzf.c bgzf_getline resource management ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in HTSlib 1.8. The impacted element is the function bgzf_getline of the file bgzf.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-13843. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The actual existence of this vulnerability is currently in question.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HTSlib 1.8. This vulnerability affects the function bgzf_getline of the file bgzf.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a memory leak in bgzf_getline in bgzf.c.

The bug was discovered 07/10/2018. The weakness was published 07/10/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-13843 since 07/10/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 731
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-13843 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-13843
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121150
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2018 11:03
Updated: 08/05/2024 15:46
Changes: 07/11/2018 11:03 (56), 03/01/2020 20:28 (1), 04/06/2023 09:17 (3), 08/05/2024 15:46 (28)
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