CVE-2018-16428

Name: CVE-2018-16428
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-04T00:29:01.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16428 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In GNOME GLib 2.56.1, g_markup_parse_context_end_parse() in gmarkup.c has a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 4.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GNOME GLib 2.56.1, g_markup_parse_context_end_parse() in gmarkup.c has a NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.69%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Glib	2.56.1
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/14/3
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105210Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/fccef3cc822af74699cca84cd202719ae61ca3b9Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1364Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00029.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-2/Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/14/3
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105210Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/fccef3cc822af74699cca84cd202719ae61ca3b9Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1364Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00029.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-2/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16428?

In GNOME GLib 2.56.1, g_markup_parse_context_end_parse() in gmarkup.c has a NULL pointer dereference.

How severe is CVE-2018-16428?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16428 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16428?

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