CVE-2018-18749 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in the write_wchars function of the data-tools library can lead to memory corruption or crashes.
- 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-2018-18749?
CVE-2018-18749 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 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
data-tools through 2017-07-26 has an Integer Overflow leading to an incorrect end value for the write_wchars function.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18749?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Data Tools Project Data Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18749?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-18749 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18749 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7cwm-5vpw-qj96.