CVE-2018-16429
UnknownEPSS 3.53%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16429 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNOME GLib 2.56.1 has an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in g_markup_parse_context_parse() in gmarkup.c, related to utf8_str().. EPSS estimates a 3.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNOME GLib 2.56.1 has an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in g_markup_parse_context_parse() in gmarkup.c, related to utf8_str().
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
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
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/cec71705406f0b2790422f0c1aa0ff3b4b464b1bPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1361Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/cec71705406f0b2790422f0c1aa0ff3b4b464b1bPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1361Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16429?
GNOME GLib 2.56.1 has an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in g_markup_parse_context_parse() in gmarkup.c, related to utf8_str().
How severe is CVE-2018-16429?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16429 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16429?
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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