VDB-128510 · CVE-2018-20543 · GCVE-0-2018-20543

LIBXSMM 1.10 generator_spgemm_csc_reader.c libxsmm_sparse_csc_reader resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LIBXSMM 1.10 and classified as problematic. This affects the function libxsmm_sparse_csc_reader of the file generator_spgemm_csc_reader.c. Such manipulation leads to resource consumption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-20543. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LIBXSMM 1.10. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function libxsmm_sparse_csc_reader of the file generator_spgemm_csc_reader.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

There is an attempted excessive memory allocation at libxsmm_sparse_csc_reader in generator_spgemm_csc_reader.c in LIBXSMM 1.10 that will cause a denial of service.

The bug was discovered 11/22/2018. The weakness was published 12/28/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-20543 since 12/27/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 36 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

Name

LIBXSMM

Version

1.10

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/22/2018 🔍
12/27/2018 +35 days 🔍
12/28/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/28/2018 +0 days 🔍
12/29/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/24/2020 +482 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20543 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20543
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128510
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2018 17:37
Updated: 04/24/2020 21:53
Changes: 12/29/2018 17:37 (57), 04/24/2020 21:53 (1)
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