# CVE-2018-1000179: quassel: A NULL Pointer Dereference of CWE-476 exists in quassel version 0.12.4 in the quasselcore void CoreAuthHandler::handl...

CVE-2018-1000179 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by quassel 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3, released May 8, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000179
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0228
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 8, 2018

## Description

A NULL Pointer Dereference of CWE-476 exists in quassel version 0.12.4 in the quasselcore void CoreAuthHandler::handle(const Login &msg) coreauthhandler.cpp line 235 that allows an attacker to cause a denial of service.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | quassel Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 | [quassel 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-quassel-1-0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3.md) | May 8, 2018 |
| Linux | quassel-client Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 | [quassel-client 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-quassel-client-1-0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3.md) | May 8, 2018 |
| Linux | quassel-core Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 | [quassel-core 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-quassel-core-1-0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3.md) | May 8, 2018 |
| Linux | quassel-data Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 | [quassel-data 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-quassel-data-1-0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3.md) | May 8, 2018 |

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