CVE-2018-11729 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the libfsntfs_mft_entry_read_header function of libfsntfs, affecting versions through 2018-04-20. This flaw can lead to information disclosure when processing a specially crafted NTFS file. Rated Medium (CVSS 5.5), the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) to achieve high confidentiality impact. Despite the vendor disputing the finding, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public 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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