Vulnerability Description
In GNOME GLib 2.56.1, g_markup_parse_context_end_parse() in gmarkup.c has a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Glib | 2.56.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/14/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105210Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/fccef3cc822af74699cca84cd202719ae61caPatchVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1364ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00029.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/14/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105210Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/fccef3cc822af74699cca84cd202719ae61caPatchVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1364ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00029.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-2/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16428?
CVE-2018-16428 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In GNOME GLib 2.56.1, g_markup_parse_context_end_parse() in gmarkup.c has a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2018-16428?
CVE-2018-16428 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-2018-16428?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Glib, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.