NULL pointer dereference in Sil Graphite2

CVE-2018-7999

In libgraphite2 in graphite2 1.3.11, a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability was found in Segment.cpp during a dumbRendering operation, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .ttf file.

EPSS: 0.023 (81.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7999?
CVE-2018-7999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sil Graphite2, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-03-09.
How severe is CVE-2018-7999?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.