# CVE-2018-11099: vcftools: The header::add_INFO_descriptor function in header.cpp in VCFtools 0.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause informatio...

CVE-2018-11099 is fixed in vcftools on 1 platform by vcftools 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 (version 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1), released July 25, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-11099
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0147
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 16, 2018

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | vcftools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [vcftools 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vcftools-0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 25, 2019 |

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