Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-18520

An Invalid Memory Address Dereference exists in the function elf_end in libelf in elfutils through v0.174. Although eu-size is intended to support ar files inside ar files, handle_ar in size.c closes the outer ar file before handling all inner entries. The vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) with a crafted ELF file.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Published 2018-10-19 17:29:01
Updated 2021-11-30 21:59:46
Source MITRE
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-18520

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.28%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 64 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2018-18520

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
4.3
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
8.6
2.9
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6.5
MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
2.8
3.6
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