CVE-2018-25012: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 04 2021(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer overflow was found in libwebp in versions before 1.0.1 in GetLE24().
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Webmproject Libwebp | <1.0.1 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 | |
| redhat/libwebp | <1.0.1 | 1.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=9123
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1956922
- https://chromium.googlesource.com/webm/libwebp/+/95fd65070662e01cc9170c4444f5c0859a710097
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1956917
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1956922#c1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:4231
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-25012
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-25012?
CVE-2018-25012 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in libwebp versions before 1.0.1 in GetLE24().
How severe is CVE-2018-25012?
CVE-2018-25012 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.1/10.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-25012?
Mozilla Firefox ESR and Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0 are affected by CVE-2018-25012.
How can I fix CVE-2018-25012?
To fix CVE-2018-25012, you should update libwebp to version 1.0.1 or later.
What are the references for CVE-2018-25012?
The references for CVE-2018-25012 are: [1] [2] [3].
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