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CVE-2018-11728

5.5 · MEDIUM

The libfsntfs_reparse_point_values_read_data function in libfsntfs_reparse_point_values.c in libfsntfs through 2018-04-20 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buff…

Published Jun 19, 2018CWE-125EPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2018-11728 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 19, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The libfsntfs_reparse_point_values_read_data function in libfsntfs_reparse_point_values.c in libfsntfs through 2018-04-20 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted ntfs file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/libfsntfs issue 8 on GitHub

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/148115/libfsntfs-20180420-Information-Disclosure.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/17Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/148115/libfsntfs-20180420-Information-Disclosure.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/17

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11728?

CVE-2018-11728 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 19, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-11728?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-11728?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-11728?

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