CVE-2018-11724 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in Libmobi allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via a crafted mobi file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-11724?
CVE-2018-11724 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The mobi_pk1_decrypt function in encryption.c in Libmobi 0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mobi file.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11724?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
mobidict openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.2-1.16 |
Products include Libmobi Project Libmobi.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11724?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-11724 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11724 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pqx7-vfw2-98vh, openSUSE-SU-2024:11054-1.