CVE-2018-11575 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in the ngiflib library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted GIF images.

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-2018-11575?

CVE-2018-11575 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ngiflib.c in MiniUPnP ngiflib 0.4 has a stack-based buffer overflow in DecodeGifImg.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11575?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Miniupnp Project Ngiflib.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11575?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11575 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-2018-11575 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11575 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9wmx-m83v-h427.