CVE-2018-14073: High severity Libsixel Project Libsixel vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2018
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Updated

libsixel 1.8.1 has a memory leak in sixelallocatornew in allocator.c.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Libsixel Project Libsixel=1.8.1
saitoha libsixel=1.8.1

Event History

Jul 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-14073?

CVE-2018-14073 is a vulnerability in libsixel 1.8.1 that causes a memory leak in the sixel_allocator_new function in allocator.c.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-14073?

CVE-2018-14073 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

How does CVE-2018-14073 affect the Libsixel Project Libsixel?

CVE-2018-14073 affects Libsixel Project Libsixel version 1.8.1.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-14073?

Yes, there is a fix available for CVE-2018-14073. Check the reference link for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14073?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-14073 in the reference link.

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