CVE-2018-5345

gcab: Extracting malformed .cab files causes stack smashing potentially leading to arbitrary code execution

Published Jan 12, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow within GNOME gcab through 0.7.4 can be exploited by malicious attackers to cause a crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cab file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4095-1 gcab security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-17124 A stack-based buffer overflow within GNOME gcab through 0.7.4 can be exploited by malicious attackers to cause a crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cab file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3546-1 gcab vulnerability
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