CVE-2018-12097
CVE-2018-12097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liblnk Project Liblnk 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% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Liblnk Project Liblnk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The liblnk_location_information_read_data function in liblnk_location_information.c in liblnk through 2018-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted lnk file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/liblnk issue 33 on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12097?
- The liblnk_location_information_read_data function in liblnk_location_information.c in liblnk through 2018-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted lnk file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/liblnk issue 33 on GitHub
- How severe is CVE-2018-12097?
- CVE-2018-12097 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-2018-12097 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12097?
- CVE-2018-12097 affects Liblnk Project Liblnk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12097?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-12097 published?
- CVE-2018-12097 was published on 2018-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:liblnk_project:liblnk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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