CVE-2018-18508
6.5CVSSMEDIUM
Description
In Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.36.7 and before 3.41.1, a malformed signature can cause a crash due to a null dereference, resulting in a Denial of Service.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Impact
Initial Access
References
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-379803.pdf
cert-portal.siemens.com
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Projects/NSS/NSS_3.36.7_release_notes
developer.mozilla.org
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Projects/NSS/NSS_3.41.1_release_notes
developer.mozilla.org
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Timeline
Published
Oct 22, 2020
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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