CVE-2018-8975

netpbm: heap-buffer-overflow in pm_mallocarray2 function in lib/util/mallocvar.c

Published Mar 25, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The pm_mallocarray2 function in lib/util/mallocvar.c in Netpbm through 10.81.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted image file, as demonstrated by pbmmask.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-20582 The pm_mallocarray2 function in lib/util/mallocvar.c in Netpbm through 10.81.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted image file, as demonstrated by pbmmask.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.0024}

epss

{'score': 0.00454}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:10 AM
Reserved
Mar 24, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 25, 2018, 3:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:05 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 15, 2018, 12:00 AM