mackyle xar 1.6.1 lib/util.c xar_get_path null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in mackyle xar 1.6.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function xar_get_path in the library lib/util.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-17093. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

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.

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Productinfo

Vendor

mackyle

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Version

1.6.1

Website

Product: https://github.com/mackyle/xar/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 19
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17093 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17093
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124102
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2018 06:49
Updated: 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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