Denial of Service Vulnerability in GNU libcdio Product by GNU
CVE-2017-18199

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Libcdio
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2018

Summary

In GNU libcdio before version 1.0.0, a flaw exists in the realloc_symlink function within rock.c that allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious ISO file. This can result in a NULL pointer dereference, potentially leading to a denial of service condition. Organizations using affected versions are advised to upgrade to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?52264
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/libcdio/libcdio-1.0.0.tar.gz
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3246
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.