CVE-2018-12679

Name: CVE-2018-12679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-02T19:29:00.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12679 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Serialize.deserialize() method in CoAPthon3 1.0 and 1.0.1 mishandles certain exceptions, leading to a denial of service in applications that use this library (e.g., the standard CoAP server, CoAP client, example collect CoAP server and client) when they receive crafted CoAP messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Serialize.deserialize() method in CoAPthon3 1.0 and 1.0.1 mishandles certain exceptions, leading to a denial of service in applications that use this library (e.g., the standard CoAP server, CoAP client, example collect CoAP server and client) when they receive crafted CoAP messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Coapthon3 Project	Coapthon3	1.0
Coapthon3 Project	Coapthon3	1.0.1

References

https://github.com/Tanganelli/CoAPthon3/issues/16Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Tanganelli/CoAPthon3/issues/16Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12679?

How severe is CVE-2018-12679?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12679 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12679?

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Source: NVD / NIST