CVE-2018-16428: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Sep 03 2018(Updated: )
In GNOME GLib 2.56.1, g_markup_parse_context_end_parse() in gmarkup.c has a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| ubuntu/glib2.0 | <2.56.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.2 | 2.56.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.2 |
| ubuntu/glib2.0 | <2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1 | 2.40.2-0ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/glib2.0 | <2.58.0-1 | 2.58.0-1 |
| ubuntu/glib2.0 | <2.48.2-0ubuntu4.1 | 2.48.2-0ubuntu4.1 |
| debian/glib2.0 | 2.66.8-1+deb11u4 2.66.8-1+deb11u3 2.74.6-2+deb12u3 2.74.6-2+deb12u2 2.81.1-3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/14/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105210
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/commit/fccef3cc822af74699cca84cd202719ae61ca3b9
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/issues/1364
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00029.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3767-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-16428
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-16428
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3767-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3767-2
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-16428
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16428
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-16428
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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