# CVE-2018-13845: htslib-test: An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8

CVE-2018-13845 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by htslib-test 1.7-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, released July 10, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-13845
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0170
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 10, 2018

## Description

An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a buffer over-read in sam_parse1 in sam.c.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | htslib-test Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.7-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [htslib-test 1.7-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-htslib-test-1.7-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Linux | libhts2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.7-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libhts2 1.7-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libhts2-1.7-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Linux | tabix Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.7-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [tabix 1.7-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-tabix-1.7-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 10, 2018 |

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