CVE-2018-11728 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the libfsntfs library, specifically within the libfsntfs_reparse_point_values_read_data function, affecting versions through 2018-04-20. This flaw, triggered by a crafted NTFS file, could lead to information disclosure. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.5), it requires local access and user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) to exploit, with a potential impact of high confidentiality compromise. Despite the vendor disputing the vulnerability, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 20180420CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libfsntfs_project:libfsntfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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