Out-of-bounds Read in Libmobi Project

CVE-2018-11724

The mobi_pk1_decrypt function in encryption.c in Libmobi 0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mobi file.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.016 (72.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11724?
CVE-2018-11724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libmobi Project, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-06-19.
How severe is CVE-2018-11724?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.