Mini-XML 2.12 mxml-search.c mxmlWalkNext use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mini-XML 2.12. Affected is the function mxmlWalkNext of the file mxml-search.c. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-20005. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Mini-XML 2.12. Affected is the function mxmlWalkNext of the file mxml-search.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue has been found in Mini-XML (aka mxml) 2.12. It is a use-after-free in mxmlWalkNext in mxml-search.c, as demonstrated by mxmldoc.

The bug was discovered 12/10/2018. The weakness was shared 12/10/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-20005 since 12/10/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 234
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20005 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20005
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127764
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2018 15:49
Updated: 06/13/2023 21:26
Changes: 12/10/2018 15:49 (55), 04/19/2020 12:44 (2), 06/13/2023 21:12 (3), 06/13/2023 21:26 (1)
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