CVE-2018-20532
UnknownEPSS 2.15%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20532 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. There is a NULL pointer dereference at ext/testcase.c (function testcase_read) in libsolvext.a in libsolv through 0.7.2 that will cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a NULL pointer dereference at ext/testcase.c (function testcase_read) in libsolvext.a in libsolv through 0.7.2 that will cause a denial of service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Libsolv | <= 0.7.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1652605Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/openSUSE/libsolv/pull/291Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3916-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1652605Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/openSUSE/libsolv/pull/291Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3916-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20532?
There is a NULL pointer dereference at ext/testcase.c (function testcase_read) in libsolvext.a in libsolv through 0.7.2 that will cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-20532?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20532 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20532?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-20532?
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