Vulnerability Description
The printDefineFont2 function (util/listfdb.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted FDB file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | Libming | <= 0.4.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/104Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/104Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6358?
CVE-2018-6358 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The printDefineFont2 function (util/listfdb.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impac...
How severe is CVE-2018-6358?
CVE-2018-6358 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6358?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libming Libming, Debian Debian Linux.