CVE-2018-11416
CVE-2018-11416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jpegoptim Project Jpegoptim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-415.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Jpegoptim Project Jpegoptim
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
jpegoptim.c in jpegoptim 1.4.5 (fixed in 1.4.6) has an invalid use of realloc() and free(), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11416?
- jpegoptim.c in jpegoptim 1.4.5 (fixed in 1.4.6) has an invalid use of realloc() and free(), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11416?
- CVE-2018-11416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-11416 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11416?
- CVE-2018-11416 affects Jpegoptim Project Jpegoptim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11416?
- 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-2018-11416 published?
- CVE-2018-11416 was published on 2018-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jpegoptim_project:jpegoptim:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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