CVE-2018-11576: Critical severity miniupnp vulnerability

Published May 31, 2018
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Updated

ngiflib.c in MiniUPnP ngiflib 0.4 has a heap-based buffer over-read in GifIndexToTrueColor.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Miniupnp Project Ngiflib=0.4

Event History

May 31, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11576?

CVE-2018-11576 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in specific scenarios.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11576?

To resolve CVE-2018-11576, upgrade to a later version of MiniUPnP ngiflib that addresses this buffer over-read issue.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11576?

CVE-2018-11576 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability found in the ngiflib library.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-11576?

CVE-2018-11576 specifically impacts MiniUPnP ngiflib version 0.4.

5

Can CVE-2018-11576 lead to data leaks?

Yes, CVE-2018-11576 can potentially lead to information disclosure due to the nature of the buffer over-read.

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