CVE-2018-11545
CVE-2018-11545 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Md4c Project Md4c with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Md4c Project Md4c
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
md4c 0.2.5 has a heap-based buffer overflow in md_merge_lines because md_is_link_label mishandles the case of a link label composed solely of backslash escapes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11545?
- md4c 0.2.5 has a heap-based buffer overflow in md_merge_lines because md_is_link_label mishandles the case of a link label composed solely of backslash escapes.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11545?
- CVE-2018-11545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-11545 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11545?
- CVE-2018-11545 affects Md4c Project Md4c. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11545?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-11545 published?
- CVE-2018-11545 was published on 2018-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:md4c_project:md4c:0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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