CVE-2018-16981 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in the stb_image library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted GIF 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
- Available
What is CVE-2018-16981?
CVE-2018-16981 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 12 Sep 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
stb stb_image.h 2.19, as used in catimg, Emscripten, and other products, has a heap-based buffer overflow in the stbi__out_gif_code function.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16981?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Nothings Stb Image.h.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16981?
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-2018-16981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-16981, GHSA-5p8c-xff7-r336, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-16981.