Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in gThumb through 3.6.2. There is a double-free vulnerability in the add_themes_from_dir method in dlg-contact-sheet.c because of two successive calls of g_free, each of which frees the same buffer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gthumb | <= 3.6.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gthumb/issues/18PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gthumb/issues/18PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00002.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-18718?
CVE-2018-18718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in gThumb through 3.6.2. There is a double-free vulnerability in the add_themes_from_dir method in dlg-contact-sheet.c because of two successive calls of g_free, each of which ...
How severe is CVE-2018-18718?
CVE-2018-18718 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-2018-18718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gthumb, Debian Debian Linux.