CVE-2018-0429

Name: CVE-2018-0429
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-09T20:29:00.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0429 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Cisco Thor decoder before commit 18de8f9f0762c3a542b1122589edb8af859d9813 allows local users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted non-conformant Thor bitstream.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Cisco Thor decoder before commit 18de8f9f0762c3a542b1122589edb8af859d9813 allows local users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted non-conformant Thor bitstream.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Thor Video Codec	< 2018-8-8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105059Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cisco/thor/commit/18de8f9f0762c3a542b1122589edb8af859d9813Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105059Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cisco/thor/commit/18de8f9f0762c3a542b1122589edb8af859d9813Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0429?

How severe is CVE-2018-0429?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0429 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0429?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST