Vulnerability Description
The parse() method in the Email::Address module through 1.909 for Perl is vulnerable to Algorithmic complexity on specially prepared input, leading to Denial of Service. Prepared special input that caused this problem contained 30 form-field characters ("\f").
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Email\ | \ | <= 1.909, address_module_project |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00012.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/06/19/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=901873Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00012.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/06/19/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=901873Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12558?
CVE-2018-12558 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The parse() method in the Email::Address module through 1.909 for Perl is vulnerable to Algorithmic complexity on specially prepared input, leading to Denial of Service. Prepared special input that ca...
How severe is CVE-2018-12558?
CVE-2018-12558 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12558?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Email\ \.