Vulnerability Description
The quoteblock function in markdown.c in libmarkdown.a in DISCOUNT 2.2.3a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discount Project | Discount | 2.2.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Orc/discount/issues/189#issuecomment-397541501ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00009.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4293Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Orc/discount/issues/189#issuecomment-397541501ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00009.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4293Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12495?
CVE-2018-12495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The quoteblock function in markdown.c in libmarkdown.a in DISCOUNT 2.2.3a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2018-12495?
CVE-2018-12495 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12495?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discount Project Discount, Debian Debian Linux.