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CVE-2018-12698

UnknownEPSS 6.69%

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CVE-2018-12698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. demangle_template in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30, allows attackers to trigger excessive memory consumption (aka OOM) during the "Create an array for saving the template argument values" XNEWVEC call. This can occur during execution of objdump.. EPSS estimates a 6.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

demangle_template in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30, allows attackers to trigger excessive memory consumption (aka OOM) during the "Create an array for saving the template argument values" XNEWVEC call. This can occur during execution of objdump.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.69%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuBinutils2.30
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04.4

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12698?
demangle_template in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.30, allows attackers to trigger excessive memory consumption (aka OOM) during the "Create an array for saving the template argument values" XNEWVEC call. This can occur during execution of objdump.
How severe is CVE-2018-12698?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12698?
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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