CVE-2018-10773 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2018-10773 was published on May 7, 2018, by MITRE. It involves a vulnerability in the addsn function in serialno.c in libbibcore.a in bibutils before version 6.2, which can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the application.

Understanding CVE-2018-10773

This CVE entry highlights a null pointer dereference vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service attack.

What is CVE-2018-10773?

The vulnerability in the addsn function in libbibcore.a allows remote attackers to crash the application, resulting in a denial of service. The exploit has been demonstrated by copac2xml.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10773

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the application, potentially disrupting services and causing system downtime.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10773

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves a null pointer dereference in the addsn function in serialno.c in libbibcore.a in bibutils before version 6.2.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by attackers to crash the application, leading to a denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the latest version of bibutils to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual application crashes that could indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement network security measures to prevent remote attacks.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential weaknesses.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates from relevant sources.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems are regularly patched and updated to the latest versions to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.