GNU Libextractor 'EXTRACTOR_zip_extract_method()' Function Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

BID:105254

CVE-2018-16430 |

Info

GNU Libextractor 'EXTRACTOR_zip_extract_method()' Function Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 105254
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2018-16430
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 03 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 03 2018 12:00AM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: GNU libextractor 0.4.2
GNU libextractor 1.7
GNU libextractor 1.6
GNU libextractor 1.4
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GNU Libextractor 'EXTRACTOR_zip_extract_method()' Function Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

GNU Libextractor is prone to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the application denying service to legitimate users or disclose sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

GNU Libextractor through 1.7 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

References

GNU Libextractor 'EXTRACTOR_zip_extract_method()' Function Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

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