CVE-2018-11439

Name: CVE-2018-11439
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-30T13:29:00.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11439 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The TagLib::Ogg::FLAC::File::scan function in oggflacfile.cpp in TagLib 1.11.1 allows remote attackers to cause information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted audio file.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TagLib::Ogg::FLAC::File::scan function in oggflacfile.cpp in TagLib 1.11.1 allows remote attackers to cause information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted audio file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Taglib	Taglib	1.11.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/49Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/49Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11439?

The TagLib::Ogg::FLAC::File::scan function in oggflacfile.cpp in TagLib 1.11.1 allows remote attackers to cause information disclosure (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted audio file.

How severe is CVE-2018-11439?

CVE-2018-11439 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11439?

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-2018-11439?

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Source: NVD / NIST