CVE-2018-11212: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m7r9-q69w-q556
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-369
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-11212 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-369: Divide By Zero) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product divides a value by zero.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-11212 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-11212
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m7r9-q69w-q556
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-369: Divide By Zero
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-11212

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-11212, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-369: Divide By Zero, where the product divides a value by zero. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An issue was discovered in libjpeg 9a and 9d. The alloc_sarray function in jmemmgr.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error) via a crafted file.

References

NVD — CVE-2018-11212 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11212
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2
usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1
support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/dis... WEB
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03958en_us
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190118-0001
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.html
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zzyyrr/divide-by-zero-in-libjpeg-9d.git
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ChijinZ/security_advisories/tree/master/libjpeg-v9a
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:20... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:12... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1238
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:06... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0640
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:04... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0474
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:04... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0473
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:04... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0472
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:04... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0469
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00028.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00059.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00013.html
www.ijg.org WEB
http://www.ijg.org
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106583

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11212?
CVE-2018-11212 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-369: Divide By Zero.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2018-11212?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-11212?
CVE-2018-11212 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-11212?
CVE-2018-11212 is classified under CWE-369: Divide By Zero (The product divides a value by zero.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-11212?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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