CVE-2018-11739
First published: Tue Jun 05 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in libtskimg.a in The Sleuth Kit (TSK) from release 4.0.2 through to 4.6.1. An out-of-bounds read of a memory region was found in the function raw_read in tsk/img/raw.c which could be leveraged by an attacker to disclose information or manipulated to read from unmapped memory causing a denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| The Sleuth Kit | >=4.0.2<=4.6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11739?
CVE-2018-11739 is classified as having a medium severity level due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11739?
To fix CVE-2018-11739, upgrade The Sleuth Kit to version 4.6.2 or later, which contains the necessary patches.
What versions of The Sleuth Kit are affected by CVE-2018-11739?
CVE-2018-11739 affects The Sleuth Kit versions from 4.0.2 to 4.6.1.
Can CVE-2018-11739 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-11739 may allow an attacker to leverage the out-of-bounds read for information disclosure in some configurations.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-11739?
The potential impacts of CVE-2018-11739 include reading sensitive data from memory, which could lead to unauthorized information disclosure.
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