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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2018-20348

libpff_item_tree_create_node in libpff_item_tree.c in libpff before experimental-20180714 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted file, related to libfdata_tre...

Vulnerability Description

libpff_item_tree_create_node in libpff_item_tree.c in libpff before experimental-20180714 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted file, related to libfdata_tree_get_node_value in libfdata_tree.c.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Libpff ProjectLibpff< 20180714

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20348?

CVE-2018-20348 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). libpff_item_tree_create_node in libpff_item_tree.c in libpff before experimental-20180714 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted file, related to libfdata_tre...

How severe is CVE-2018-20348?

CVE-2018-20348 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20348?

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