SB2018112203 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libwpd

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SB2018112203 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libwpd

Published: November 22, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018112203
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19208)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference condition in the WP6ContentListener::defineTable function, as defined in the WP6ContentListener.cpp file. A remote attacker can send trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file that submits malicious input, trigger a NULL pointer dereference condition and cause the software to crash.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References