Oval Definition:
oval:com.ubuntu.bionic:def:201712952000
Revision Date
:
2017-08-28
Version
:
1
Title
:
CVE-2017-12952 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (bionic) - medium.
Description
:
The LoadString function in helper.h in libgig 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted gig file.
Family
:
unix
Class
:
vulnerability
Status
:
Reference(s)
:
CVE-2017-12952
Platform(s)
:
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Product(s)
:
Definition Synopsis
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (bionic) is installed.
AND
NOT
While related to the CVE in some way, the 'libgig' package in bionic is not affected (note: '4.1.0~repack-2').
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