CVE-2018-12447 Integer overflow in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in libavcodec's HEVC filter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media files.

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
None listed

What is CVE-2018-12447?

CVE-2018-12447 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 restore_tqb_pixels function in hevc_filter.c in libavcodec, as used in libbpg 0.9.8 and other products, has an integer overflow that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow and remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12447?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libbpg Project Libbpg.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12447?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12447 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-12447 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12447 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jwq7-3mj8-j9gm.

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