VCFTools.add_FORMAT_descriptor.Heap.Use.After.Free

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free Vulnerability in VCFTools.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted VCF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted VCF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

VCFtools 0.1.15

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://vcftools.github.io/index.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2018-10-04 13.464 Sig Added
2018-09-26 13.458 Default_action:pass:drop