CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-19839

First published: Tue Dec 04 2018(Updated: )

In LibSass prior to 3.5.5, the function handle_error in sass_context.cpp allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service resulting from a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted sass file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libsass<3.5.5
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.2
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.1
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.0
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.8
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-19839?

    CVE-2018-19839 is a vulnerability in LibSass prior to version 3.5.5 that allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service by exploiting a heap-based buffer over-read.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-19839?

    The severity of CVE-2018-19839 is medium, with a severity score of 6.5.

  • How does CVE-2018-19839 affect LibSass?

    CVE-2018-19839 affects LibSass versions prior to 3.5.5.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2018-19839?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2018-19839 by crafting a malicious sass file that triggers a heap-based buffer over-read.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2018-19839?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-19839 is to upgrade LibSass to version 3.5.5 or newer.

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