How severe is CVE-2018-11129?

CVE-2018-11129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-11129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11129?

CVE-2018-11129 affects Vcftools Project Vcftools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11129?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-11129 published?

CVE-2018-11129 was published on 2018-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11129

CVE-2018-11129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vcftools Project Vcftools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Vcftools Project Vcftools
Published: 2018-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The header::add_INFO_descriptor function in header.cpp in VCFtools 0.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted vcf file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11129?: The header::add_INFO_descriptor function in header.cpp in VCFtools 0.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted vcf file.
How severe is CVE-2018-11129?: CVE-2018-11129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-11129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11129?: CVE-2018-11129 affects Vcftools Project Vcftools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11129?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-11129 published?: CVE-2018-11129 was published on 2018-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vcftools_project:vcftools:0.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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