CVE-2018-12916

In libpbc.a in PBC through 2017-03-02, there is a Segmentation fault in _pbcP_message_default in proto.c

published June 27, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A nifty little segmentation fault lurks in libpbc.a, where just a tiny hiccup in proto.c can send things crashing down! 🔥 Think of it like a delicate house of cards – one wrong move in the setup, and the whole structure comes tumbling down, creating chaos! This segmentation fault could lead to unexpected crashes during execution, potentially disrupting services that rely on this library. While it might not be exploiting a critical vulnerability right now, it could definitely cause frustration and instability if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a delicate house of cards – one wrong move in the setup, and the whole structure comes tumbling down, creating chaos! The vulnerability in libpbc.a involves a segmentation fault triggered by a flaw in the _pbcP_message_default function in proto.c, causing the application to crash when improperly handled data is processed.

What to do

This segmentation fault could lead to unexpected crashes during execution, potentially disrupting services that rely on this library. While it might not be exploiting a critical vulnerability right now, it could definitely cause frustration and instability if left unaddressed! To remediate this, ensure you update to the latest version of libpbc, or apply patches if available. Regularly review your application’s error handling related to this library to minimize disruptions! You’ve got this! With the right steps, you can keep your applications running smoothly! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01466 · 73.5th percentile
Published
2018-06-27T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JUN 18:00Z
    In libpbc.a in PBC through 2017-03-02, there is a Segmentation fault in _pbcP_message_default in proto.c
    cvelistv5