CVE-2018-11440
UnknownEPSS 3.24%
Last modified
CVE-2018-11440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Liblouis 3.5.0 has a stack-based Buffer Overflow in the function parseChars in compileTranslationTable.c.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Liblouis 3.5.0 has a stack-based Buffer Overflow in the function parseChars in compileTranslationTable.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Liblouis | Liblouis | 3.5.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104321Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/575Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3669-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104321Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/575Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3669-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11440?
Liblouis 3.5.0 has a stack-based Buffer Overflow in the function parseChars in compileTranslationTable.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-11440?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11440?
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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