Vulnerability Description
ncmpc through 0.29 is prone to a NULL pointer dereference flaw. If a user uses the chat screen and another client sends a long chat message, a crash and denial of service could occur.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ncmpc Project | Ncmpc | <= 0.29 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/894724Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4507-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/894724Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4507-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-9240?
CVE-2018-9240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). ncmpc through 0.29 is prone to a NULL pointer dereference flaw. If a user uses the chat screen and another client sends a long chat message, a crash and denial of service could occur.
How severe is CVE-2018-9240?
CVE-2018-9240 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ncmpc Project Ncmpc, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.