CVE-2018-1000532

Name: CVE-2018-1000532
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-26T16:29:01.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000532 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. beep version 1.3 and up contains a External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in --device option that can result in Local unprivileged user can inhibit execution of arbitrary programs by other users, allowing DoS. This attack appear to be exploitable via The system must allow local users to run beep.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

beep version 1.3 and up contains a External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in --device option that can result in Local unprivileged user can inhibit execution of arbitrary programs by other users, allowing DoS. This attack appear to be exploitable via The system must allow local users to run beep.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Beep Project	Beep	1.3

References

https://github.com/johnath/beep/issues/11#issuecomment-379514298Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/johnath/beep/issues/11#issuecomment-379514298Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000532?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000532?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000532 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000532?

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Source: NVD / NIST