CVE-2018-11214 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in libjpeg 9a. The get_text_rgb_row function in rdppm.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault) via a crafted file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ijg	Libjpeg	9a
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
https://github.com/ChijinZ/security_advisories/tree/master/libjpeg-v9aExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
https://github.com/ChijinZ/security_advisories/tree/master/libjpeg-v9aExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-11214?

CVE-2018-11214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in libjpeg 9a. The get_text_rgb_row function in rdppm.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2018-11214?

CVE-2018-11214 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11214?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ijg Libjpeg, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.