Vulnerability identifier: #VU11177

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6951

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Patch
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: GNU

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

The weakness exists in the intuit_diff_type function due to NULL pointer dereference. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Patch: 2.1.0 - 2.7.6

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External links
http://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?53132#comment0

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.