CVE-2018-16769
First published: Mon Sep 10 2018(Updated: )
In WAVM through 2018-07-26, a crafted file sent to the WebAssembly Virtual Machine may cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because libRuntime.so!llvm::InstructionCombiningPass::runOnFunction is mishandled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WebAssembly Virtual Machine | <=2018-07-26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16769?
CVE-2018-16769 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to denial of service due to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16769?
To fix CVE-2018-16769, update the WebAssembly Virtual Machine to a version released after July 26, 2018.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2018-16769?
CVE-2018-16769 is caused by mishandling in the InstructionCombiningPass::runOnFunction within libRuntime.so when processing crafted files.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-16769?
CVE-2018-16769 may cause denial of service through application crashes and can possibly lead to other unspecified impacts.
Is my application affected by CVE-2018-16769?
Your application is affected by CVE-2018-16769 if it uses the WebAssembly Virtual Machine version up to and including 2018-07-26.
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