CVE-2018-12697
UnknownEPSS 5.23%
Last modified
CVE-2018-12697 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A NULL pointer dereference (aka SEGV on unknown address 0x000000000000) was discovered in work_stuff_copy_to_from in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30. This can occur during execution of objdump.. EPSS estimates a 5.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A NULL pointer dereference (aka SEGV on unknown address 0x000000000000) was discovered in work_stuff_copy_to_from in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30. This can occur during execution of objdump.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.30 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104538Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1763102Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=85454Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23057Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104538Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/1763102Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=85454Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23057Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12697?
A NULL pointer dereference (aka SEGV on unknown address 0x000000000000) was discovered in work_stuff_copy_to_from in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30. This can occur during execution of objdump.
How severe is CVE-2018-12697?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12697 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12697?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-12697?
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