CVE-2018-6406

libwebm: Out of bounds read in libwebm_util.cc:ParseVP9SuperFrameIndex() can lead to information leak or potential denial of service

Published Jan 30, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The function ParseVP9SuperFrameIndex in common/libwebm_util.cc in libwebm through 2018-01-30 does not validate the child_frame_length data obtained from a .webm file, which allows remote attackers to cause an information leak or a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and later out-of-bounds write), or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-18163 The function ParseVP9SuperFrameIndex in common/libwebm_util.cc in libwebm through 2018-01-30 does not validate the child_frame_length data obtained from a .webm file, which allows remote attackers to cause an information leak or a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and later out-of-bounds write), or possibly have unspecified other impact.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00431}

epss

{'score': 0.00469}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 3:33 AM
Reserved
Jan 30, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 30, 2018, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:01 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 30, 2018, 12:00 AM