Vulnerability Description
addressbook/backends/ldap/e-book-backend-ldap.c in Evolution-Data-Server in GNOME Evolution through 3.29.2 might allow attackers to trigger a Buffer Overflow via a long query that is processed by the strcat function. NOTE: the software maintainer disputes this because "the code had computed the required string length first, and then allocated a large-enough buffer on the heap.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | <= 3.29.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=796174Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution-data-server/commit/34bad6173PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=796174Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution-data-server/commit/34bad6173PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12422?
CVE-2018-12422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). addressbook/backends/ldap/e-book-backend-ldap.c in Evolution-Data-Server in GNOME Evolution through 3.29.2 might allow attackers to trigger a Buffer Overflow via a long query that is processed by the ...
How severe is CVE-2018-12422?
CVE-2018-12422 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Evolution.