CVE-2018-18699 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in the GoPro gpmf-parser library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted MP4 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
None listed

What is CVE-2018-18699?

CVE-2018-18699 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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

An issue was discovered in GoPro gpmf-parser 1.2.1. There is an out-of-bounds write in OpenMP4Source in GPMF_mp4reader.c.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18699?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gopro Gpmf-Parser.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18699?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18699 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-2018-18699 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18699 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q33p-3xpp-pc7q.

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