CVE-2018-12422: Buffer Overflow
DISPUTED addressbook/backends/ldap/e-book-backend-ldap.c in Evolution-Data-Server in GNOME Evolution through 3.29.2 might allow attackers to trigger a Buffer Overflow via a long query that is processed by the strcat function. NOTE: the software maintainer disputes this because "the code had computed the required string length first, and then allocated a large-enough buffer on the heap."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-12422.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12422?
The severity of CVE-2018-12422 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-12422?
GNOME Evolution up to version 3.29.2 is affected by CVE-2018-12422.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2018-12422?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2018-12422 by triggering a buffer overflow via a long query that is processed by the strcat function.
Are there any disputed aspects of this vulnerability?
Yes, there are disputed aspects of this vulnerability, as the software maintainer argues against the claim.