CVE-2018-13037 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in the bmp_load function allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-13037?
CVE-2018-13037 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jul 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in jpeg-compressor 0.1. The bmp_load function in stb_image.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13037?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jpeg-Compressor Project Jpeg Compressor.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13037?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-13037 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-2018-13037 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13037 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch5g-m3x5-f4x5.