CVE-2018-7551: Use After Free
Published Feb 28, 2018
·Updated
There is an invalid free in MiniPS::delete0 in minips.cpp that leads to a Segmentation fault in sam2p 0.49.4. A crafted input will lead to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Sam2p Project Sam2p=0.49.4
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Event History
Feb 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2018-7551?
CVE-2018-7551 is a vulnerability in sam2p 0.49.4 that allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially have other impacts.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-7551?
The severity of CVE-2018-7551 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.
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How does CVE-2018-7551 occur?
CVE-2018-7551 occurs due to an invalid free operation in the MiniPS::delete0 function in minips.cpp.
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How can I fix CVE-2018-7551?
To fix CVE-2018-7551, it is recommended to update to a patched version of sam2p.
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Are there any references for CVE-2018-7551?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-7551 at the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].