CVE-2018-20190: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 17, 2018
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Updated

In LibSass 3.5.5, a NULL Pointer Dereference in the function Sass::Eval::operator()(Sass::SupportsOperator) in eval.cpp may cause a Denial of Service (application crash) via a crafted sass input file.

Other sources

LibSass is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a NULL pointer dereference in the function Sass::Eval::operator() in eval.cpp. By using a specially crafted sass input file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.

IBM

Affected Software

7 affected components
Sass-lang Libsass=3.5.5
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.2
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.1
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.0
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.8
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.7

Event History

Dec 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Aug 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·03:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-20190?

CVE-2018-20190 is a vulnerability in LibSass 3.5.5 that may cause a Denial of Service (application crash) via a crafted sass input file.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-20190?

CVE-2018-20190 has a severity score of 6.5 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2018-20190 affect LibSass?

CVE-2018-20190 affects LibSass version 3.5.5.

4

How can CVE-2018-20190 be exploited?

CVE-2018-20190 can be exploited by providing a crafted sass input file.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-20190?

Yes, updating to a version higher than 3.5.5 resolves the vulnerability.

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