CVE-2018-11213 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been found in libjpeg 9a that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault) through a crafted file.

Understanding CVE-2018-11213

This CVE entry describes a vulnerability in libjpeg 9a that can lead to a denial of service when processing a maliciously crafted file.

What is CVE-2018-11213?

CVE-2018-11213 is a vulnerability in the get_text_gray_row function in rdppm.c in libjpeg 9a that can be exploited remotely to trigger a denial of service (Segmentation fault) by processing a specially crafted file.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11213

The vulnerability in libjpeg 9a could allow a remote attacker to crash the application processing the malicious file, resulting in a denial of service condition.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11213

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The get_text_gray_row function in rdppm.c in libjpeg 9a is susceptible to a remote attack that can lead to a denial of service (Segmentation fault) when a maliciously crafted file is processed.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted file to the target system, causing the application to crash.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-11213, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Avoid opening files from untrusted sources.
Monitor vendor channels for updates and advisories.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to the latest versions.
Implement network security measures to detect and block malicious file uploads.

Patching and Updates

Check for security updates from the vendor regularly.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are available to mitigate the vulnerability.