What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7729?

CVE-2018-7729 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-7729?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-7729. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-7729?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-7729. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Exempi CVE-2018-7729

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2018-03-06 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Buffer Overflow Exempi Ubuntu Linux

5.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 06, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in Exempi through 2.4.4. There is a stack-based buffer over-read in the PostScript_MetaHandler::ParsePSFile() function in XMPFiles/source/FileHandlers/PostScript_Handler.cpp.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in Exempi through 2.4.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. An issue was discovered in Exempi through 2.4.4. There is a stack-based buffer over-read in the PostScript_MetaHandler::ParsePSFile() function in XMPFiles/source/FileHandlers/PostScript_Handler.cpp. Affected products include: Exempi Project Exempi, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: through 2.4.4..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.