CVE-2018-15161
CVE-2018-15161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libesedb Project Libesedb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Libesedb Project Libesedb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The libesedb_key_append_data function in libesedb_key.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue comments
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-15161?
- The libesedb_key_append_data function in libesedb_key.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue comments
- How severe is CVE-2018-15161?
- CVE-2018-15161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-15161 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-15161?
- CVE-2018-15161 affects Libesedb Project Libesedb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-15161?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-15161 published?
- CVE-2018-15161 was published on 2018-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libesedb_project:libesedb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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