Vulnerability Description
qh_echo in Nagios Core 4.4.1 and earlier is prone to a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause a local denial-of-service condition by sending a crafted payload to the listening UNIX socket.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios Core | <= 4.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00022.html
- https://gist.github.com/fakhrizulkifli/87cf1c1ad403b4d40a86d90c9c9bf7abExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.3/docs/whats-newThird Party Advisory
- https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.4/docs/whats-newThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45082/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00022.html
- https://gist.github.com/fakhrizulkifli/87cf1c1ad403b4d40a86d90c9c9bf7abExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.3/docs/whats-newThird Party Advisory
- https://knowledge.opsview.com/v5.4/docs/whats-newThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45082/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-13457?
CVE-2018-13457 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). qh_echo in Nagios Core 4.4.1 and earlier is prone to a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause a local denial-of-service condition by sending a crafted payload to the l...
How severe is CVE-2018-13457?
CVE-2018-13457 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-2018-13457?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios Core.