CVE-2018-18481 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in libopencad allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted CAD file.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-18481?
CVE-2018-18481 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 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
A heap-based buffer over-read exists in libopencad 0.2.0 in the ReadCHAR function in lib/dwg/io.cpp, resulting in an application crash.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18481?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libopencad Project Libopencad.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18481?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18481 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-2018-18481 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18481 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2h55-hc4f-7vj2.