CVE-2018-20539: Input Validation
Published Dec 28, 2018
·Updated
There is a Segmentation fault triggered by illegal address access at liblas::SpatialReference::GetGTIF() (spatialreference.cpp) in libLAS 1.8.1 that will cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
liblas liblas=1.8.1
Event History
Dec 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20539?
CVE-2018-20539 has a severity level that can lead to a denial of service due to a segmentation fault.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-20539?
To fix CVE-2018-20539, you should update to a patched version of libLAS that addresses the illegal address access issue.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20539?
CVE-2018-20539 specifically affects libLAS version 1.8.1.
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What could happen if CVE-2018-20539 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-20539 could result in a denial of service condition due to a segmentation fault.
5
Is CVE-2018-20539 a remote attack vector?
CVE-2018-20539 does not specify remote attack vectors, but the resulting denial of service can affect application availability.