CVE-2018-12918 : Security Advisory and Response

A Segmentation fault has been identified in the _pbcB_register_fields function in bootstrap.c within the libpbc.a found in PBC up until 2017-03-02.

Understanding CVE-2018-12918

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

What is CVE-2018-12918?

This CVE identifies a Segmentation fault in the _pbcB_register_fields function within the libpbc.a library in PBC until March 2, 2017.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12918

The vulnerability could potentially lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12918

Vulnerability Description

A Segmentation fault exists in the _pbcB_register_fields function in bootstrap.c within the libpbc.a library.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: All versions of PBC up until 2017-03-02

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger a Segmentation fault, potentially leading to a DoS or arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to address the Segmentation fault.
Monitor security advisories for any new information or patches related to this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.
Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

It is crucial to apply patches or updates released by the PBC project to mitigate the Segmentation fault vulnerability.