CVE-2018-19826
First published: Mon Dec 03 2018(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** In inspect.cpp in LibSass 3.5.5, a high memory footprint caused by an endless loop (containing a Sass::Inspect::operator()(Sass::String_Quoted*) stack frame) may cause a Denial of Service via crafted sass input files with stray '&' or '/' characters. NOTE: Upstream comments indicate this issue is closed as "won't fix" and "works as intended" by design.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libsass | =3.5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19826?
CVE-2018-19826 is a vulnerability in LibSass 3.5.5 that can cause a Denial of Service via crafted sass input files with stray '&' or '/' characters.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19826?
The severity of CVE-2018-19826 is medium (6.5).
How does CVE-2018-19826 affect LibSass?
CVE-2018-19826 affects LibSass 3.5.5.
How can I fix the CVE-2018-19826 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2018-19826 vulnerability, update to a version of LibSass that is not affected by this issue.
Is there any additional information about CVE-2018-19826?
For more information about CVE-2018-19826, refer to the GitHub issue linked in the references.
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