CVE-2018-11723
CVE-2018-11723 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libpff Project Libpff 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: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Libpff Project Libpff
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/libpff issue 66 on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11723?
- 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. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/libpff issue 66 on GitHub
- How severe is CVE-2018-11723?
- CVE-2018-11723 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-2018-11723 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11723?
- CVE-2018-11723 affects Libpff Project Libpff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11723?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-11723 published?
- CVE-2018-11723 was published on 2018-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148113/libpff-2018-04-28-Information-Disclosure.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/15
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libpff_project:libpff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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