CVE-2018-12108: Input Validation

Published Jun 11, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Dropbox Lepton 1.2.1. The validateAndCompress function in validation.cc allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGFPE and application crash) via a malformed file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dropbox Lepton=1.2.1

Event History

Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in Dropbox Lepton 1.2.1?

The vulnerability ID for this issue in Dropbox Lepton 1.2.1 is CVE-2018-12108.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12108?

The severity of CVE-2018-12108 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

How does the validateAndCompress function in validation.cc in Dropbox Lepton allow attackers to cause a denial of service?

The validateAndCompress function in validation.cc in Dropbox Lepton allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a malformed file, resulting in a SIGFPE error and application crash.

4

What version of Dropbox Lepton is affected by CVE-2018-12108?

The version 1.2.1 of Dropbox Lepton is affected by CVE-2018-12108.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following link: https://github.com/dropbox/lepton/issues/107

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