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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2018-15159

The libesedb_page_read_tags function in libesedb_page.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has dis...

Vulnerability Description

The libesedb_page_read_tags function in libesedb_page.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue comments

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

VendorProductVersions
Libesedb ProjectLibesedb<= 2018-04-01

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-15159?

CVE-2018-15159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The libesedb_page_read_tags function in libesedb_page.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has dis...

How severe is CVE-2018-15159?

CVE-2018-15159 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-2018-15159?

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