CVE-2018-11546 Memory corruption in n/a
An off-by-one error in md4c allows attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read, potentially leading to application crashes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-11546?
CVE-2018-11546 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
md4c 0.2.5 has a heap-based buffer over-read because md_is_named_entity_contents has an off-by-one error.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11546?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Md4c Project Md4c.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11546?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11546 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-11546 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11546 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9g8f-vw7m-ppx7.