CVE-2018-19757: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 30, 2018
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Updated

There is a NULL pointer dereference at function sixelhelpersetadditionalmessage (status.c) in libsixel 1.8.2 that will cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Libsixel Project Libsixel=1.8.2
saitoha libsixel=1.8.2

Event History

Nov 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-19757.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19757?

The severity of CVE-2018-19757 is medium.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2018-19757?

The affected software of CVE-2018-19757 is Libsixel version 1.8.2.

4

What is the description of CVE-2018-19757?

CVE-2018-19757 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the libsixel library, version 1.8.2, which can lead to a denial of service.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-19757?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-19757 is available. It is recommended to update to a version of Libsixel that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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