Double Free Vulnerability in GNU libcdio Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-18201

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Libcdio
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-18201?

A vulnerability has been identified in GNU libcdio prior to version 2.0.0, where a double free occurs in the get_cdtext_generic function located in lib/driver/_cdio_generic.c. This flaw can potentially lead to security risks, including crashes and other unexpected behavior in applications utilizing this library. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability effectively.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103190
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/libcdio.git/commit/?id=...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3246
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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