CVE-2018-7247: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 19, 2018
·Updated
An issue was discovered in pixHtmlViewer in prog/htmlviewer.c in Leptonica before 1.75.3. Unsanitized input (rootname) can overflow a buffer, leading potentially to arbitrary code execution or possibly unspecified other impact.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Leptonica Leptonica<1.75.3
Event History
Feb 19, 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 the severity of CVE-2018-7247?
CVE-2018-7247 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for arbitrary code execution due to buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7247?
To fix CVE-2018-7247, upgrade Leptonica to version 1.75.3 or newer.
3
What software does CVE-2018-7247 affect?
CVE-2018-7247 affects Leptonica versions prior to 1.75.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7247?
CVE-2018-7247 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by unsanitized input in the pixHtmlViewer component.
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Can CVE-2018-7247 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2018-7247 can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, which may result in data breaches or other security impacts.