CVE-2018-5345

Name: CVE-2018-5345
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-12T00:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5345 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A stack-based buffer overflow within GNOME gcab through 0.7.4 can be exploited by malicious attackers to cause a crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cab file.. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow within GNOME gcab through 0.7.4 can be exploited by malicious attackers to cause a crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cab file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.19%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora	All versions
Gnome	Gcab	<= 0.7.4
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0350Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1527296Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3546-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4095Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0350Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1527296Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3546-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4095Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5345?

A stack-based buffer overflow within GNOME gcab through 0.7.4 can be exploited by malicious attackers to cause a crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cab file.

How severe is CVE-2018-5345?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5345 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5345?

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-2018-5345?

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Source: NVD / NIST