CVE-2018-17333

Name: CVE-2018-17333
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-22T16:29:00.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17333 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19. A stack-based buffer overflow in svgStringToLength in svg_types.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because sscanf is misused.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19. A stack-based buffer overflow in svgStringToLength in svg_types.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because sscanf is misused.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libsvg2 Project	Libsvg2	<= 2012-10-19

References

https://github.com/agambier/libsvg2/issues/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/agambier/libsvg2/issues/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17333?

How severe is CVE-2018-17333?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17333 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17333?

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