CVE-2018-19128 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in Libav allows attackers to cause denial-of-service via a crafted AVI 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
- Available
What is CVE-2018-19128?
CVE-2018-19128 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libav Libav, published on 9 Nov 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
In Libav 12.3, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in decode_frame in libavcodec/lcldec.c that allows an attacker to cause denial-of-service via a crafted avi file.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19128?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libav Libav.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19128?
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-2018-19128 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19128 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libav Libav
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gf3j-4gcf-3g2x, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-19128.