# CVE-2018-8754: libevt1: The libevt_record_values_read_event() function in libevt_record_values.c in libevt before 2018-03-17 does not properl...

CVE-2018-8754 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by libevt-utils 20170120-2, released March 17, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-8754
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0034
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 17, 2018

## Description

The libevt_record_values_read_event() function in libevt_record_values.c in libevt before 2018-03-17 does not properly check for out-of-bounds values of user SID data size, strings size, or data size. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in libyal/libevt issue 5 on GitHub

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libevt-utils Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 20170120-2 | [libevt-utils 20170120-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libevt-utils-20170120-2.md) | Mar 17, 2018 |
| Linux | libevt1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 20170120-2 | [libevt1 20170120-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libevt1-20170120-2.md) | Mar 17, 2018 |
| Linux | python-libevt Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 20170120-2 | [python-libevt 20170120-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-libevt-20170120-2.md) | Mar 17, 2018 |
| Linux | python3-libevt Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 20170120-2 | [python3-libevt 20170120-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python3-libevt-20170120-2.md) | Mar 17, 2018 |

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