CVE-2018-17334: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19. A stack-based buffer overflow in the svgGetNextPathField function in svgstring.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because a strncpy copy limit is miscalculated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17334?
CVE-2018-17334 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17334?
To fix CVE-2018-17334, update libsvg2 to a version that is later than October 19, 2012.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17334?
CVE-2018-17334 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What impact can CVE-2018-17334 have on systems?
CVE-2018-17334 can lead to application crashes and potentially allow remote attackers to exploit other unforeseen impacts.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17334?
CVE-2018-17334 affects all versions of libsvg2 up to and including 2012-10-19.