CVE-2018-16428: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 4, 2018
·Updated
In GNOME GLib 2.56.1, gmarkupparsecontextendparse() in gmarkup.c has a NULL pointer dereference.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Gnome GLib=2.56.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
debian/glib2.0
2.66.8-1+deb11u42.66.8-1+deb11u72.74.6-2+deb12u82.74.6-2+deb12u22.84.4-3~deb13u22.87.2-3
Remediation
Event History
Sep 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:53 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·05:37 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-16428?
CVE-2018-16428 is a vulnerability in GNOME GLib 2.56.1 that causes a NULL pointer dereference in g_markup_parse_context_end_parse() in gmarkup.c.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16428?
CVE-2018-16428 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.
3
How does CVE-2018-16428 affect GNOME GLib?
CVE-2018-16428 affects GNOME GLib version 2.56.1, causing a NULL pointer dereference in g_markup_parse_context_end_parse() in gmarkup.c.
4
What is the remedy for CVE-2018-16428?
The remedy for CVE-2018-16428 is to update GNOME GLib to version 2.58.0-1 or higher.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16428?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-16428 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]