CVE-2018-14347

Name: CVE-2018-14347
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-17T15:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14347 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU Libextractor before 1.7 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in EXTRACTOR_mpeg_extract_method (mpeg_extractor.c).. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU Libextractor before 1.7 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in EXTRACTOR_mpeg_extract_method (mpeg_extractor.c).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Gnu	Libextractor	< 1.7

References

http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-libextractor/2018-07/msg00000.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://gnunet.org/bugs/view.php?id=5399Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://gnunet.org/git/libextractor.git/commit/?id=f033468cd36e2b8bf92d747fbd683b2ace8da394Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4290Third Party Advisory
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-libextractor/2018-07/msg00000.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://gnunet.org/bugs/view.php?id=5399Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://gnunet.org/git/libextractor.git/commit/?id=f033468cd36e2b8bf92d747fbd683b2ace8da394Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4290Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14347?

GNU Libextractor before 1.7 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in EXTRACTOR_mpeg_extract_method (mpeg_extractor.c).

How severe is CVE-2018-14347?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14347 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14347?

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-2018-14347?

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Source: NVD / NIST