CVE-2018-18059

Name: CVE-2018-18059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-24T17:29:02.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Bitdefender Engines before 7.76675. A vulnerability has been discovered in the rar.xmd parser that results from a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Bitdefender Engines before 7.76675. A vulnerability has been discovered in the rar.xmd parser that results from a lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. Paired with other vulnerabilities, this can result in denial-of-service. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitdefender	Scan Engines	< 7.76675

References

https://www.bitdefender.com/Vendor Advisory
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/bitdefender-rar-xmd-rar-parsing-bounds-read-vulnerability/Vendor Advisory
https://www.bitdefender.com/Vendor Advisory
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/bitdefender-rar-xmd-rar-parsing-bounds-read-vulnerability/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18059?

How severe is CVE-2018-18059?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18059?

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