CVE-2018-18937: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Nov 5, 2018
·Updated
An issue has been found in libIEC61850 v1.3. It is a NULL pointer dereference in ClientDataSetgetValues in client/iedconnection.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
mz-automation libiec61850=1.3
Event History
Nov 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18937?
CVE-2018-18937 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential for causing a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-18937?
To fix CVE-2018-18937, upgrade to a patched version of libIEC61850 that addresses the NULL pointer dereference issue.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-18937?
CVE-2018-18937 specifically affects libIEC61850 version 1.3.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-18937?
CVE-2018-18937 is classified as a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.
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Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-18937?
As of now, there are no public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2018-18937.