CVE-2018-18446
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.96%
Last modified
CVE-2018-18446 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. dotPDN Paint.NET before 4.1.2 allows Deserialization of Untrusted Data (issue 1 of 2).. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
dotPDN Paint.NET before 4.1.2 allows Deserialization of Untrusted Data (issue 1 of 2).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dotpdn | Paint.Net | < 4.1.2 |
References
- https://blog.getpaint.net/2018/10/22/paint-net-4-1-2-is-now-available/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dotpdn.comVendor Advisory
- https://www.getpaint.netProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.getpaint.net/2018/10/22/paint-net-4-1-2-is-now-available/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.dotpdn.comVendor Advisory
- https://www.getpaint.netProduct, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18446?
dotPDN Paint.NET before 4.1.2 allows Deserialization of Untrusted Data (issue 1 of 2).
How severe is CVE-2018-18446?
CVE-2018-18446 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18446?
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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