mackyle xar 1.6.1 lib/util.c xar_get_path null pointer dereference
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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in mackyle xar 1.6.1. This vulnerability affects the function xar_get_path
in the library lib/util.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
An issue has been discovered in mackyle xar 1.6.1. There is a NULL pointer dereference in xar_get_path in lib/util.c.
The bug was discovered 07/25/2018. The weakness was disclosed 09/16/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17093 since 09/16/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 53 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The entry 124103 is pretty similar.
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
ATT&CK: Unknown
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Remote: Yes
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Timeline
07/25/2018 🔍09/16/2018 🔍
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Advisory: 19Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-17093 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 09/17/2018 06:49Updated: 05/16/2023 13:31
Changes: 09/17/2018 06:49 (43), 03/24/2020 09:59 (7), 05/16/2023 13:31 (3)
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