Strix
26.1K

CVE-2018-17854

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified

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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Simdcomp ProjectSimdcomp< 0.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17854?
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.
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.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2018

View all 2018CVEs →

Are you affected by CVE-2018-17854?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST