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The vulnerability in the addsn function in serialno.c in libbibcore.a in bibutils through version 6.2 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a NULL pointer deference, leading to a denial of service condition where the application crashes. This vulnerability has been demonstrated by the copac2xml tool.
Overview
This CVE (CVE-2018-10773) describes a NULL pointer deference vulnerability in the addsn function within the serialno.c file of the libbibcore.a library in bibutils up to version 6.2. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit the application and cause it to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update to a patched version of bibutils that addresses the NULL pointer deference issue in the addsn function. It is recommended to upgrade to a version beyond 6.2 that includes the necessary fixes to prevent remote attackers from exploiting this vulnerability.
References
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-10773
- Vendor Advisory: Link to the Google Docs document
- Additional Information: Link to the Google Docs document
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
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