CVE-2018-11578: Buffer Overflow

Published May 31, 2018
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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
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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.

5

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.

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