CVE-2018-18059: Medium severity bitdefender engines vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Bitdefender Engines before 7.76675. A vulnerability has been discovered in the rar.xmd parser that results from a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. Paired with other vulnerabilities, this can result in denial-of-service. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18059?
CVE-2018-18059 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to lead to a read past the end of an allocated buffer.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18059?
To fix CVE-2018-18059, you should upgrade to Bitdefender Engines version 7.76675 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-18059?
CVE-2018-18059 affects Bitdefender scan engines prior to version 7.76675.
What is the vulnerability in CVE-2018-18059?
CVE-2018-18059 is a vulnerability in the rar.xmd parser due to a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data.
Can CVE-2018-18059 be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2018-18059 can be exploited in conjunction with other vulnerabilities for potential malicious actions.