CVE-2018-11724
CVE-2018-11724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libmobi Project Libmobi 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Libmobi Project Libmobi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The mobi_pk1_decrypt function in encryption.c in Libmobi 0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mobi file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11724?
- The mobi_pk1_decrypt function in encryption.c in Libmobi 0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mobi file.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11724?
- CVE-2018-11724 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-2018-11724 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11724?
- CVE-2018-11724 affects Libmobi Project Libmobi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11724?
- 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-2018-11724 published?
- CVE-2018-11724 was published on 2018-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148114/libmobi-0.3-Information-Disclosure.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jun/16
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libmobi_project:libmobi:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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