Out-of-bounds Read Affecting file package, versions <1:5.14-2ubuntu3.4


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.61% (68th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1404-FILE-300929
  • published11 Jun 2018
  • disclosed11 Jun 2018

Introduced: 11 Jun 2018

CVE-2018-10360  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:14.04 file to version 1:5.14-2ubuntu3.4 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream file package and not the file package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:14.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

The do_core_note function in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.33 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.