NULL pointer dereference in Saitoha Libsixel

CVE-2018-19757

There is a NULL pointer dereference at function sixel_helper_set_additional_message (status.c) in libsixel 1.8.2 that will cause a denial of service.

EPSS: 0.009 (55.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19757?
CVE-2018-19757 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Saitoha Libsixel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-11-30.
How severe is CVE-2018-19757?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.