CVE-2018-11468

Name: CVE-2018-11468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-25T13:29:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11468 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The __mkd_trim_line function in mkdio.c in libmarkdown.a in DISCOUNT 2.2.3a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by mkd2html.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The __mkd_trim_line function in mkdio.c in libmarkdown.a in DISCOUNT 2.2.3a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by mkd2html.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Discount Project	Discount	2.2.3	A
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0	—

References

https://github.com/Orc/discount/issues/189Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4293Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Orc/discount/issues/189Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4293Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11468?

How severe is CVE-2018-11468?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11468 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11468?

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