CVE-2018-7866: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 8, 2018
·Updated
A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in newVar3 in util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Libming Libming=0.4.8
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Event History
Mar 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-7866?
CVE-2018-7866 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference that causes application crashes.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-7866?
To fix CVE-2018-7866, upgrade to a patch version of libming that resolves the NULL pointer dereference issue.
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Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7866?
CVE-2018-7866 specifically affects libming version 0.4.8.
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Does CVE-2018-7866 affect operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2018-7866 has been noted to also affect Debian GNU/Linux 7.0.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-7866?
Exploiting CVE-2018-7866 results in a segmentation fault leading to denial of service for the affected application.