CVE-2018-13794

Name: CVE-2018-13794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-09T21:29:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-13794 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap-based buffer overflow exists in stbi__bmp_load_cont in stb_image.h in catimg 2.4.0.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in stbi__bmp_load_cont in stb_image.h in catimg 2.4.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Catimg Project	Catimg	<= 2.4.0

References

https://github.com/posva/catimg/issues/34Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/posva/catimg/issues/34Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-13794?

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in stbi__bmp_load_cont in stb_image.h in catimg 2.4.0.

How severe is CVE-2018-13794?

CVE-2018-13794 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13794?

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-2018-13794?

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Source: NVD / NIST