CVE-2018-7487: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 26, 2018
·Updated
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the LoadPCX function of inpcx.cpp in sam2p 0.49.4. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Sam2p Project Sam2p=0.49.4
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Event History
Feb 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2018-7487?
CVE-2018-7487 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the LoadPCX function of in_pcx.cpp in sam2p 0.49.4.
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How severe is CVE-2018-7487?
CVE-2018-7487 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
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What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7487?
Sam2p version 0.49.4 and Debian Linux version 7.0 are affected by CVE-2018-7487.
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What is the impact of CVE-2018-7487?
CVE-2018-7487 can lead to denial of service or possibly unspecified other impacts.
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How can I fix CVE-2018-7487?
There is no available fix for CVE-2018-7487 at the moment, please refer to the provided references for more information.