Vulnerability Description
The DGifDecompressLine function in dgif_lib.c in GIFLIB (possibly version 3.0.x), as later shipped in cgif.c in sam2p 0.49.4, has a heap-based buffer overflow because a certain CrntCode array index is not checked. This will lead to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Giflib Project | Giflib | >= 3.0, <= 3.1.1 |
| Sam2P Project | Sam2P | 0.49.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104341Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/pts/sam2p/issues/37ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104341Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/pts/sam2p/issues/37ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11489?
CVE-2018-11489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The DGifDecompressLine function in dgif_lib.c in GIFLIB (possibly version 3.0.x), as later shipped in cgif.c in sam2p 0.49.4, has a heap-based buffer overflow because a certain CrntCode array index is...
How severe is CVE-2018-11489?
CVE-2018-11489 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11489?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Giflib Project Giflib, Sam2P Project Sam2P.