HTSlib 1.8 faidx.c fai_read resource management ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in HTSlib 1.8. This affects the function fai_read of the file faidx.c. The manipulation leads to resource management. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-13844. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The existence of this vulnerability is still disputed at present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HTSlib 1.8. This issue affects the function fai_read of the file faidx.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-399. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a memory leak in fai_read in faidx.c.

The bug was discovered 07/10/2018. The weakness was released 07/10/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-13844 since 07/10/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability 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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-121152 and VDB-121150. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 731
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-13844 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-13844
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121151
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2018 11:03
Updated: 08/05/2024 15:46
Changes: 07/11/2018 11:03 (56), 03/02/2020 06:49 (1), 04/06/2023 09:21 (3), 08/05/2024 15:46 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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