CVE-2018-20617

Name: CVE-2018-20617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-31T14:29:00.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20617 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ok-file-formats through 2018-10-16 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the ok_csv_decode2 function in ok_csv.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ok-file-formats through 2018-10-16 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the ok_csv_decode2 function in ok_csv.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ok-File-Formats Project	Ok-File-Formats	<= 20181016

References

https://github.com/brackeen/ok-file-formats/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/brackeen/ok-file-formats/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20617?

ok-file-formats through 2018-10-16 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the ok_csv_decode2 function in ok_csv.c.

How severe is CVE-2018-20617?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20617 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20617?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-20617?

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Source: NVD / NIST