CVE-2018-12109: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 11, 2018

Updated

An issue was discovered in Free Lossless Image Format (FLIF) 0.3. The TransformPaletteC<FileIO>::process function in transform/paletteC.hpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PAM image file.

Affected Software

1 affected component

FLIF FLIF=0.3

Event History

Jun 11, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12109?

CVE-2018-12109 is a vulnerability in Free Lossless Image Format (FLIF) version 0.3 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possible unspecified other impact via a crafted request.

How severe is CVE-2018-12109?

CVE-2018-12109 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

What software version is affected by CVE-2018-12109?

FLIF version 0.3 is affected by CVE-2018-12109.

How can I fix CVE-2018-12109?

Updating FLIF to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability is the recommended fix for CVE-2018-12109.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12109?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-12109 on the official FLIF GitHub page: https://github.com/FLIF-hub/FLIF/issues/513