CVE-2018-11578: Buffer Overflow
Published May 31, 2018
·Updated
GifIndexToTrueColor in ngiflib.c in MiniUPnP ngiflib 0.4 has a Segmentation fault.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11578?
CVE-2018-11578 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on application stability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-11578?
To mitigate CVE-2018-11578, upgrade to a version of ngiflib that is higher than 0.4.
3
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-11578?
CVE-2018-11578 describes a segmentation fault in the GifIndexToTrueColor function of ngiflib.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-11578?
CVE-2018-11578 specifically affects ngiflib version 0.4.
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Are there known exploits for CVE-2018-11578?
As of now, there are no widely reported exploits for CVE-2018-11578, but the vulnerability should be addressed promptly.