CVE-2018-16797 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

A heap-based buffer overflow in PotPlayerMini.exe in PotPlayer 1.7.8556 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wav file with large BytesPerSec and SamplesPerSec values, and a small Data_Chunk_Size value.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kakaocorp	Potplayer	1.7.8556

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://nightohl.tistory.com/entry/PotPlayer-Audiowav-File-Vulnerabilitiy?categoExploitThird Party Advisory
https://nightohl.tistory.com/entry/PotPlayer-Audiowav-File-Vulnerabilitiy?categoExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16797?

CVE-2018-16797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A heap-based buffer overflow in PotPlayerMini.exe in PotPlayer 1.7.8556 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wav file with large BytesPerSec and SamplesPerSec values, and a small D...

How severe is CVE-2018-16797?

CVE-2018-16797 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16797?

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