CVE-2018-20357
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CVE-2018-20357 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in sbr_process_channel of libfaad/sbr_dec.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.8.8. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in sbr_process_channel of libfaad/sbr_dec.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.8.8. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Audiocoding | Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 | 2.8.8 |
References
- https://github.com/knik0/faad2/issues/28Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/knik0/faad2/issues/28Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20357?
A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in sbr_process_channel of libfaad/sbr_dec.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.8.8. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-20357?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20357?
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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