CVE-2018-14944 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds write in the jpeg_encoder library allows attackers to cause a segmentation fault and 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-2018-14944?
CVE-2018-14944 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 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 has been found in jpeg_encoder through 2015-11-27. It is a SEGV in the function readFromBMP in jpeg_encoder.cpp. The signal is caused by an out-of-bounds write.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14944?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jpeg Encoder Project Jpeg Encoder.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14944?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14944 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-2018-14944 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14944 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cx28-p23f-pwpq.