Atgc · Vcftools · CVE-2018-11129
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
VCFtools version 0.1.15
Description:
The issue is related to the `header::add INFO descriptor` function in VCFtools, which is associated with a use-after-free error. This can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted vcf file, potentially leading to a denial of service or other unspecified impacts.
Recommendations:
For VCFtools version 0.1.15, consider avoiding the use of the `header::add INFO descriptor` function until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the processing of crafted vcf files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.