CVE-2018-10733: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 04 2018(Updated: )
There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function ft_font_face_hash of gxps-fonts.c in libgxps through 0.3.0. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME libgxps | <=0.3.0 | |
| Red Hat Ansible Tower | =3.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| SUSE openSUSE | =15.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00005.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:0327
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3140
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3505
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1574844
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1574844
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libgxps/commit/?id=b458226e162fe1ffe7acb4230c114a52ada5131b
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libgxps/commit/?id=133fe2a96e020d4ca65c6f64fb28a404050ebbfd
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1576112
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1576111
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10733?
CVE-2018-10733 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause remote denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10733?
To fix CVE-2018-10733, upgrade to a version of libgxps later than 0.3.0 that addresses the heap-based buffer over-read.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-10733?
CVE-2018-10733 affects libgxps up to version 0.3.0, and also impacts specific versions of Red Hat Ansible Tower and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10733?
CVE-2018-10733 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-10733 lead to data leakage?
While primarily causing denial of service, CVE-2018-10733 could potentially lead to data leakage under specific conditions due to the buffer over-read.
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