CVE-2018-6548: Use After Free

Published Feb 2, 2018
·
Updated

A use-after-free issue was discovered in libwebm through 2018-02-02. If a Vp9HeaderParser was initialized once before, its property frame would not be changed because of code in vp9parser::Vp9HeaderParser::SetFrame. Its frame could be freed while the corresponding pointer would not be updated, leading to a dangling pointer. This is related to the function OutputCluster in webminfo.cc.

Affected Software

1 affected component
webmproject Libwebm<=1.0.0.27

Event History

Feb 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-6548?

CVE-2018-6548 is a use-after-free vulnerability in libwebm through 2018-02-02.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6548?

CVE-2018-6548 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

How does CVE-2018-6548 affect Webmproject Libwebm?

CVE-2018-6548 affects Webmproject Libwebm version 1.0.0.27 and earlier.

4

What is the common weakness enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-6548?

CVE-2018-6548 is associated with CWE-416, which is a use-after-free vulnerability.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-6548?

To fix CVE-2018-6548, update to a version of Webmproject Libwebm that is later than 1.0.0.27.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203