CVE-2018-12064 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Jun 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A heap-based buffer over-read in tinyexr allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted EXR files.

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-2018-12064?

CVE-2018-12064 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

tinyexr 0.9.5 has a heap-based buffer over-read via tinyexr::ReadChannelInfo in tinyexr.h.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12064?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tinyexr Project Tinyexr.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12064?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12064 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-2018-12064 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12064 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vjhq-vgwc-gxfm, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-12064.