SB2019050212 - Heap-based buffer over-read in taglib (Alpine package)
Published: May 2, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019050212
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer over-read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11439)
CWE-ID: CWE-126 - Buffer over-read
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer over-read when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can submit specially crafted audio file, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.