Description
VCFTools vcftools prior to version 0.1.15 is affected by: Use-after-free. The impact is: Denial of Service or possibly other impact (eg. code execution or information disclosure). The component is: The header::add_FILTER_descriptor method in header.cpp. The attack vector is: The victim must open a specially crafted VCF file.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCFTools | vcftools | < 0.1.15 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | vcftools | 0.1.16-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | vcftools | 0.1.16-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | vcftools | 0.1.16-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | vcftools | No fix yet | — |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | vcftools | 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-4835-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | vcftools | 0.1.11+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-4835-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-4835-1 vcftools vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026