CVE-2018-19591
moderate-risk
Published 2018-12-04
In the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.28, attempting to resolve a crafted hostname via getaddrinfo() leads to the allocation of a socket descriptor that is not closed. This is related to the if_nametoindex() function.
Do I need to act?
~
1.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.5/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Vendors
References (22)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106037
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042174
Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-09
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106037
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042174
Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-09
and 2 more references
40
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
26/34 · High
Exploitability
5/34 · Minimal
Exposure
9/34 · Low