CVE-2018-5698 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 14 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer over-read in the ReadStat library allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted files.

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: Available

What is CVE-2018-5698?

CVE-2018-5698 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 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

libreadstat.a in WizardMac ReadStat 0.1.1 has a heap-based buffer over-read via an unterminated string.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5698?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wizardmac Readstat.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5698?

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-2018-5698 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5698 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-5698, GHSA-fg6p-6p6x-xrvh.