Heap-based Buffer Over-read in liblnk_data_block_read Function

CVE-2018-12098 · LOW Severity

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

The liblnk_data_block_read function in liblnk_data_block.c in liblnk through 2018-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause an information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted lnk file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/liblnk issue 33 on GitHub

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