CVE-2018-12477

Name: CVE-2018-12477
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-09T13:29:00.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12477 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences vulnerability in Open Build Service allows remote attackers to cause deletion of directories by tricking obs-service-refresh_patches to delete them. Affected releases are openSUSE Open Build Service: versions prior to d6244245dda5367767efc989446fe4b5e4609cce.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences vulnerability in Open Build Service allows remote attackers to cause deletion of directories by tricking obs-service-refresh_patches to delete them. Affected releases are openSUSE Open Build Service: versions prior to d6244245dda5367767efc989446fe4b5e4609cce.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Leap	15.0
Opensuse	Leap	42.3

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1108189
https://lwn.net/Articles/766535/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1108189

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12477?

How severe is CVE-2018-12477?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12477 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12477?

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