# CVE-2018-18585: libmspack0: chmd_read_headers in mspack/chmd.c in libmspack before 0.8alpha accepts a filename that has '\0' as its first or seco...

CVE-2018-18585 is fixed in libmspack0 on 1 platform by libmspack0 0.6-3ubuntu0.2 (version 0.6-3ubuntu0.2), released October 21, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-18585
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0294
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 21, 2018

## Description

chmd_read_headers in mspack/chmd.c in libmspack before 0.8alpha accepts a filename that has '\0' as its first or second character (such as the "/\0" name).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libmspack0 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.6-3ubuntu0.2 | [libmspack0 0.6-3ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libmspack0-0.6-3ubuntu0.2.md) | Oct 21, 2018 |

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