CVE-2018-12578: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 19, 2018
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Updated

There is a heap-based buffer overflow in bmpcompress1row in appliers.cpp in sam2p 0.49.4 that leads to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sam2p Project Sam2p=0.49.4

Event History

Jun 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12578?

CVE-2018-12578 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in sam2p 0.49.4 that can lead to a denial of service or possibly other impacts.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12578?

The severity of CVE-2018-12578 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2018-12578 affect sam2p?

CVE-2018-12578 affects sam2p version 0.49.4, potentially causing a denial of service or unspecified other impacts.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-12578?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2018-12578. It is recommended to update to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12578?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-12578 on the GitHub page (https://github.com/pts/sam2p/issues/39) and the Debian-LTS announce mailing list (https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00010.html).

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