CVE-2018-19122: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Nov 9, 2018
·Updated
An issue has been found in libIEC61850 v1.3. It is a NULL pointer dereference in EthernetsendPacket in ethernetbsd.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
mz-automation libiec61850=1.3
Event History
Nov 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19122?
CVE-2018-19122 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference leading to application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-19122?
Fix CVE-2018-19122 by upgrading to a later version of libIEC61850 that addresses this NULL pointer dereference issue.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-19122?
CVE-2018-19122 affects libIEC61850 version 1.3.
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What is the impact of CVE-2018-19122?
The impact of CVE-2018-19122 includes potential denial of service due to application crashes.
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Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-19122?
As of now, there are no widely known exploits for CVE-2018-19122, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk if left unpatched.