Heap-based Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in DISCOUNT 2.2.3a's isfootnote Function

CVE-2018-11503 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

The isfootnote function in markdown.c in libmarkdown.a in DISCOUNT 2.2.3a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by mkd2html.

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