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
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-7487?

CVE-2018-7487 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

3

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.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-7487?

CVE-2018-7487 can lead to denial of service or possibly unspecified other impacts.

5

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.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203