What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-18482?

CVE-2018-18482 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-18482?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-18482. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-18482?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-18482. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Libpg Query CVE-2018-18482

MEDIUM

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime (CWE-772)

2018-10-18 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Libpg Query

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 18, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in libpg_query 10-1.0.2. There is a memory leak in pg_query_raw_parse in pg_query_parse.c, which might lead to a denial of service.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in libpg_query 10-1.0.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-772. An issue was discovered in libpg_query 10-1.0.2. There is a memory leak in pg_query_raw_parse in pg_query_parse.c, which might lead to a denial of service. Affected products include: Libpg Query Project Libpg Query.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.