CVE-2018-11099
CVE-2018-11099 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vcftools Project Vcftools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Vcftools Project Vcftools
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11099?
- 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 severe is CVE-2018-11099?
- CVE-2018-11099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-11099 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11099?
- CVE-2018-11099 affects Vcftools Project Vcftools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11099?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-11099 published?
- CVE-2018-11099 was published on 2018-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/43
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00039.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3974-1/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vcftools_project:vcftools:0.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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