CVE-2018-20616 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 31 Dec 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in the ok-file-formats library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted WAV 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-2018-20616?

CVE-2018-20616 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 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

ok-file-formats through 2018-10-16 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the ok_wav_decode_ms_adpcm_data function in ok_wav.c.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ok-File-Formats Project Ok-File-Formats.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20616 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-2018-20616 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20616 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qcwp-3c85-hh6g.