CVE-2018-16402
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.69%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16402 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. libelf/elf_end.c in elfutils 0.173 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (double free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because it tries to decompress twice.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libelf/elf_end.c in elfutils 0.173 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (double free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because it tries to decompress twice.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elfutils Project | Elfutils | 0.173 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00052.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2197Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23528Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4012-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00052.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2197Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23528Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4012-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16402?
libelf/elf_end.c in elfutils 0.173 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (double free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because it tries to decompress twice.
How severe is CVE-2018-16402?
CVE-2018-16402 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16402?
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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