# CVE-2018-12035: libyara3: In YARA 3.7.1 and prior, parsing a specially crafted compiled rule file can cause an out of bounds write vulnerabilit...

CVE-2018-12035 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libyara3 3.7.1-1ubuntu2+esm1, released February 4, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-12035
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0132
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 15, 2018

## Description

In YARA 3.7.1 and prior, parsing a specially crafted compiled rule file can cause an out of bounds write vulnerability in yr_execute_code in libyara/exec.c.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libyara3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.7.1-1ubuntu2+esm1 | [libyara3 3.7.1-1ubuntu2+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libyara3-3.7.1-1ubuntu2-esm1.md) | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Linux | yara Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.7.1-1ubuntu2+esm1 | [yara 3.7.1-1ubuntu2+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-yara-3.7.1-1ubuntu2-esm1.md) | Feb 4, 2022 |

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