CVE-2018-11210: Critical severity Tinyxml2 Project Tinyxml2 vulnerability

Published May 16, 2018
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Updated

DISPUTED TinyXML2 6.2.0 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the XMLDocument::Parse function in libtinyxml2.so. NOTE: The tinyxml2 developers have determined that the reported overflow is due to improper use of the library and not a vulnerability in tinyxml2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tinyxml2 Project Tinyxml2=6.2.0

Event History

May 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Disputed
03:29 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11210?

CVE-2018-11210 is classified as a dispute rather than a critical vulnerability due to improper library usage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11210?

The recommended solution for CVE-2018-11210 is to ensure correct implementation and usage of the TinyXML2 library.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-11210?

CVE-2018-11210 affects TinyXML2 version 6.2.0.

4

Is CVE-2018-11210 a true vulnerability?

The TinyXML2 developers assert that CVE-2018-11210 results from improper use of the library, not an inherent vulnerability.

5

What should I do if I encounter issues related to CVE-2018-11210?

If issues arise related to CVE-2018-11210, reviewing the implementation of TinyXML2 and adhering to its usage guidelines is advisable.

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