CVE-2018-14447

Name: CVE-2018-14447
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-20T13:29:00.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. trim_whitespace in lexer.l in libConfuse v3.2.1 has an out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

trim_whitespace in lexer.l in libConfuse v3.2.1 has an out-of-bounds read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libconfuse Project	Libconfuse	3.2.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://hac425.unaux.com/index.php/archives/64/Not Applicable
https://github.com/martinh/libconfuse/issues/109Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://hac425.unaux.com/index.php/archives/64/Not Applicable
https://github.com/martinh/libconfuse/issues/109Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14447?

trim_whitespace in lexer.l in libConfuse v3.2.1 has an out-of-bounds read.

How severe is CVE-2018-14447?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14447?

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-2018-14447?

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Source: NVD / NIST