#VU13341 Heap-based buffer over-read in TagLib - CVE-2018-11439

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13341

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11439

CWE-ID: CWE-126

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TagLib
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: TagLib

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer over-read when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can submit specially crafted audio file, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TagLib: 1.11.1

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External links
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/49

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.