CVE-2018-13457: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jul 12, 2018
·Updated
qhecho in Nagios Core 4.4.1 and earlier is prone to a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause a local denial-of-service condition by sending a crafted payload to the listening UNIX socket.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nagios Nagios Core<=4.4.1
Event History
Jul 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13457?
CVE-2018-13457 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a local denial-of-service condition.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-13457?
To fix CVE-2018-13457, update Nagios Core to version 4.4.2 or later that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-13457?
CVE-2018-13457 affects Nagios Core versions 4.4.1 and earlier.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-13457?
CVE-2018-13457 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2018-13457 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-13457 requires an attacker to be local to the system to send a crafted payload to exploit the vulnerability.