CVE-2018-17854

Name: CVE-2018-17854
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-01T08:29:02.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17854 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SIMDComp before 0.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) because it can read (and then discard) extra bytes. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-17427.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SIMDComp before 0.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) because it can read (and then discard) extra bytes. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-17427.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simdcomp Project	Simdcomp	< 0.1.1

References

https://github.com/lemire/simdcomp/issues/21Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lemire/simdcomp/issues/21Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17854?

How severe is CVE-2018-17854?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17854 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17854?

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