CVE-2018-20005: Use After Free
First published: Mon Dec 10 2018(Updated: )
An issue has been found in Mini-XML (aka mxml) 2.12. It is a use-after-free in mxmlWalkNext in mxml-search.c, as demonstrated by mxmldoc.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| mini-xml | =2.12 | |
| Fedora | =28 | |
| Fedora | =29 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/mxml#heap-use-after-free-in-function-mxmlwalknext
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/mxml/issues/234
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/N53IJHDYR5HVQLKH4J6B27OEQLGKSGY5/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RNWF6BAU7S42O4LE4B74KIMHFE2HDNMI/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/N53IJHDYR5HVQLKH4J6B27OEQLGKSGY5/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RNWF6BAU7S42O4LE4B74KIMHFE2HDNMI/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20005?
CVE-2018-20005 is classified as high severity due to the use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20005?
To fix CVE-2018-20005, update Mini-XML to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2018-20005?
CVE-2018-20005 affects Mini-XML version 2.12 and specific Fedora versions, including 28 and 29.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-20005?
Exploiting CVE-2018-20005 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the application due to memory corruption.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-20005?
Yes, a proof of concept demonstrating the use-after-free in Mini-XML has been made publicly known.
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