Medium severity5.5OSV Advisory· Published May 17, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-11099
CVE-2018-11099
Description
The header::add_INFO_descriptor function in header.cpp in VCFtools 0.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted vcf file.
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Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:vcftools_project:vcftools:0.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/43nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00039.htmlnvd
- usn.ubuntu.com/3974-1/nvd
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