CVE-2018-9240
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.90%
Last modified
CVE-2018-9240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ncmpc through 0.29 is prone to a NULL pointer dereference flaw. If a user uses the chat screen and another client sends a long chat message, a crash and denial of service could occur.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ncmpc through 0.29 is prone to a NULL pointer dereference flaw. If a user uses the chat screen and another client sends a long chat message, a crash and denial of service could occur.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ncmpc Project | Ncmpc | <= 0.29 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/894724Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4507-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/894724Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4507-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-9240?
ncmpc through 0.29 is prone to a NULL pointer dereference flaw. If a user uses the chat screen and another client sends a long chat message, a crash and denial of service could occur.
How severe is CVE-2018-9240?
CVE-2018-9240 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9240?
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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