CVE-2018-12648 Null dereference in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A NULL pointer dereference in the Exempi library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted WEBP files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2018-12648?

CVE-2018-12648 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WEBP::GetLE32 function in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/WEBP_Support.hpp in Exempi 2.4.5 has a NULL pointer dereference.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12648?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (4)
exempi SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15All versions2.4.5-3.3.2
exempi SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP1All versions2.4.5-3.3.2
exempi openSUSE:Leap 15.0All versions2.4.5-lp150.2.3.1
exempi openSUSE:Leap 15.1All versions2.4.5-lp151.3.3.1

Products include Exempi Project Exempi.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12648?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2018-12648 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12648 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as AZL-44871, CLEANSTART-2024-UG11230, DEBIAN-CVE-2018-12648, GHSA-r54v-h92m-5v94, MGASA-2018-0416, SUSE-SU-2019:1603-1 and 3 more.

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