CVE-2018-10196: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability was found in graphviz in the rebuild_vlists function. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash. References: <a href="https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/77810342">https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/77810342</a> Upstream issue: <a href="https://gitlab.com/graphviz/graphviz/issues/1367">https://gitlab.com/graphviz/graphviz/issues/1367</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Graphviz | =2.40.1 | |
| Fedora | =27 | |
| Fedora | =28 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/77810342
- https://gitlab.com/graphviz/graphviz/issues/1367
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1579255
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1579254
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00014.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/N6VR2CT3LD52GWAQUZAOSEXSYE3O7HGN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TWUEEJPMS5LAROYJYY6FREOTI6VPN3M4/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3731-1/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TWUEEJPMS5LAROYJYY6FREOTI6VPN3M4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/N6VR2CT3LD52GWAQUZAOSEXSYE3O7HGN/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10196?
CVE-2018-10196 is classified as a low severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10196?
To fix CVE-2018-10196, upgrade to a patched version of Graphviz after verifying the application's compatibility.
Which versions of Graphviz are affected by CVE-2018-10196?
CVE-2018-10196 affects Graphviz version 2.40.1 specifically.
What could happen if CVE-2018-10196 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2018-10196 may lead to the application crashing when processing a maliciously crafted file.
Is CVE-2018-10196 related to any specific operating systems?
CVE-2018-10196 affects Graphviz installations on Fedora and Ubuntu operating systems.
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