7.5
CWE
772
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-14072

First published: Sun Jul 15 2018(Updated: )

libsixel 1.8.1 has a memory leak in sixel_decoder_decode in decoder.c, image_buffer_resize in fromsixel.c, and sixel_decode_raw in fromsixel.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libsixel Project Libsixel=1.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-14072?

    The severity of CVE-2018-14072 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-14072?

    Libsixel Project Libsixel version 1.8.1 is affected by CVE-2018-14072.

  • What is the memory leak vulnerability in CVE-2018-14072?

    The memory leak vulnerability in CVE-2018-14072 is present in the functions sixel_decoder_decode in decoder.c, image_buffer_resize in fromsixel.c, and sixel_decode_raw in fromsixel.c.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-14072?

    Yes, there is a fix available for CVE-2018-14072. Please refer to the provided reference link for more information.

  • Can you provide more details about CVE-2018-14072?

    CVE-2018-14072 is a memory leak vulnerability in the Libsixel Project Libsixel version 1.8.1, specifically in the functions sixel_decoder_decode in decoder.c, image_buffer_resize in fromsixel.c, and sixel_decode_raw in fromsixel.c. It has a severity of high with a severity value of 7.5. Refer to the provided reference link for more details.

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