CVE-2018-11099 The header::add_INFO_descriptor function in header.cpp in VCFtools 0.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted vcf file.
MediumCVSS 5.5
EPSS 1.5%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The header::add_INFO_descriptor function in header.cpp in VCFtools 0.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted vcf file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/vcftools(Debian:12) | < 0.1.16-1 | 0.1.16-1 |
| debian/vcftools(Debian:13) | < 0.1.16-1 | 0.1.16-1 |
| debian/vcftools(Debian:14) | < 0.1.16-1 | 0.1.16-1 |
| vcftools project vcftools | = 0.1.15 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2018-11099 vendor-advisory
- 20180516 vcftools 0.1.15 vuln bugs mailing-list third-party-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190527 [SECURITY] [DLA 1807-1] vcftools security update mailing-list
- USN-3974-1 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking