8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1000041: Input Validation

First published: Fri Feb 09 2018(Updated: )

GNOME librsvg version before commit c6ddf2ed4d768fd88adbea2b63f575cd523022ea contains a Improper input validation vulnerability in rsvg-io.c that can result in the victim's Windows username and NTLM password hash being leaked to remote attackers through SMB. This attack appear to be exploitable via The victim must process a specially crafted SVG file containing an UNC path on Windows.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNOME librsvg<2.41.2
Debian Debian Linux=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-1000041?

    CVE-2018-1000041 is a vulnerability in GNOME librsvg version before commit c6ddf2ed4d768fd88adbea2b63f575cd523022ea that allows the leakage of the victim's Windows username and NTLM password hash to remote attackers through SMB.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000041?

    CVE-2018-1000041 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How does CVE-2018-1000041 work?

    CVE-2018-1000041 works by exploiting an improper input validation vulnerability in rsvg-io.c of GNOME librsvg, which allows the leakage of sensitive information.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000041?

    GNOME librsvg versions up to and excluding 2.41.2 and Debian Debian Linux version 7.0 are affected by CVE-2018-1000041.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-1000041?

    To fix CVE-2018-1000041, it is recommended to update to a version of GNOME librsvg that includes the commit c6ddf2ed4d768fd88adbea2b63f575cd523022ea.

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