Out-of-bounds Read in Liblnk Project
CVE-2018-12096
The liblnk_data_string_get_utf8_string_size function in liblnk_data_string.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
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.006 (45.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Liblnk_project Liblnk
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12096?
- CVE-2018-12096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Liblnk Project, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2018-06-19.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12096?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.