CVE-2018-20358 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the impact of CVE-2018-20358, a vulnerability in FAAD2 2.8.8 lt_prediction function causing a denial of service. Learn about affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.8.8 lt_prediction function vulnerability leads to a denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2018-20358
What is CVE-2018-20358?
The lt_prediction function in libfaad/lt_predict.c of FAAD2 2.8.8 has a vulnerability causing an invalid memory address dereference, resulting in a denial of service due to a segmentation fault and application crash.
The Impact of CVE-2018-20358
This vulnerability can be exploited to crash applications using FAAD2, leading to a denial of service.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-20358
Vulnerability Description
An invalid memory address dereference in lt_prediction function of FAAD2 2.8.8 causes a segmentation fault and application crash.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: 2.8.8
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited by triggering the lt_prediction function, leading to an invalid memory address dereference.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by the vendor
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and libraries
- Conduct security assessments and audits
Patching and Updates
- Install the security update provided by FAAD2