CVE-2018-19208 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-19208, a denial of service vulnerability in libwpd 0.10.2 due to a NULL pointer dereference in the WP6ContentListener::defineTable function. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this issue.
A denial of service vulnerability in libwpd 0.10.2 due to a NULL pointer dereference in the WP6ContentListener::defineTable function.
Understanding CVE-2018-19208
What is CVE-2018-19208?
In libwpd 0.10.2, a vulnerability exists in the WP6ContentListener::defineTable function, leading to a denial of service attack.
The Impact of CVE-2018-19208
The vulnerability allows for a denial of service attack to be triggered in the affected version of libwpd 0.10.2.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-19208
Vulnerability Description
A NULL pointer dereference in the WP6ContentListener::defineTable function in WP6ContentListener.cpp.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited through the WP6ContentListener::defineTable function in WP6ContentListener.cpp.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the patches provided by the vendor.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software to the latest versions.
- Implement proper input validation mechanisms.
- Conduct regular security assessments.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the libwpd software is updated to a version that addresses the NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.