CVE-2018-11214

Name: CVE-2018-11214
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-16T17:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11214 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in libjpeg 9a. The get_text_rgb_row function in rdppm.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in libjpeg 9a. The get_text_rgb_row function in rdppm.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ijg	Libjpeg	9a
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
https://github.com/ChijinZ/security_advisories/tree/master/libjpeg-v9aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
https://github.com/ChijinZ/security_advisories/tree/master/libjpeg-v9aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11214?

An issue was discovered in libjpeg 9a. The get_text_rgb_row function in rdppm.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2018-11214?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11214 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11214?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-11214?

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Source: NVD / NIST