CVE-2018-16797 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious .wav file exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in PotPlayer.
- 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-2018-16797?
CVE-2018-16797 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 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
A heap-based buffer overflow in PotPlayerMini.exe in PotPlayer 1.7.8556 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wav file with large BytesPerSec and SamplesPerSec values, and a small Data_Chunk_Size value.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kakaocorp Potplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16797 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-2018-16797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55f6-4w26-67qj.