CVE-2018-18718: Double Free
First published: Sun Oct 28 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in gThumb through 3.6.2. There is a double-free vulnerability in the add_themes_from_dir method in dlg-contact-sheet.c because of two successive calls of g_free, each of which frees the same buffer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME gThumb | <=3.6.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-18718.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18718?
The severity of CVE-2018-18718 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-18718?
The affected software for CVE-2018-18718 is GNOME gThumb version up to 3.6.2 and Debian Linux version 8.0.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2018-18718?
CVE-2018-18718 is a double-free vulnerability in the add_themes_from_dir method in dlg-contact-sheet.c in gThumb.
Are there any references for CVE-2018-18718?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-18718 at the following links: [1] https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gthumb/issues/18 [2] https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00002.html
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