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MEDIUM · 4.7

CVE-2018-14329

In HTSlib 1.8, a race condition in cram/cram_io.c might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Vulnerability Description

In HTSlib 1.8, a race condition in cram/cram_io.c might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
HtslibHtslib1.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59CWE-362

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-14329?

CVE-2018-14329 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In HTSlib 1.8, a race condition in cram/cram_io.c might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How severe is CVE-2018-14329?

CVE-2018-14329 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14329?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Htslib Htslib.