CVE-2018-13794 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in the stb_image library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted BMP images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-13794?
CVE-2018-13794 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A heap-based buffer overflow exists in stbi__bmp_load_cont in stb_image.h in catimg 2.4.0.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13794?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Catimg Project Catimg.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13794?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-13794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13794 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-13794, GHSA-4v7q-426w-6494, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-13794.