Vulnerability Description
The get_count function in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.31, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (malloc called with the result of an integer-overflowing calculation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted string, as demonstrated by c++filt.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00072.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105689Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=87602ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23767ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4326-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00072.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105689Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=87602ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23767ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4326-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-18483?
CVE-2018-18483 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The get_count function in cplus-dem.c in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.31, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (malloc called with the result of an integer-overflowi...
How severe is CVE-2018-18483?
CVE-2018-18483 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-18483?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.