CVE-2018-10360

Name: CVE-2018-10360
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T10:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10360 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The do_core_note function in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.33 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.. EPSS estimates a 3.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The do_core_note function in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.33 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.41%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
File Project	File	5.33
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Opensuse	Leap	15.0
Opensuse	Leap	42.3

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00027.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00053.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/file/file/commit/a642587a9c9e2dd7feacdf513c3643ce26ad3c22Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-08Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3686-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3686-2/Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00027.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00053.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/file/file/commit/a642587a9c9e2dd7feacdf513c3643ce26ad3c22Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-08Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3686-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3686-2/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10360?

The do_core_note function in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.33 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted ELF file.

How severe is CVE-2018-10360?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10360 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10360?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST