CVE-2018-11813
CVE-2018-11813 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ijg Libjpeg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-834.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-834
- Affected product: Ijg Libjpeg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libjpeg 9c has a large loop because read_pixel in rdtarga.c mishandles EOF.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11813?
- libjpeg 9c has a large loop because read_pixel in rdtarga.c mishandles EOF.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11813?
- CVE-2018-11813 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-11813 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11813?
- CVE-2018-11813 affects Ijg Libjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11813?
- 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-2018-11813 published?
- CVE-2018-11813 was published on 2018-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00015.html
- http://www.ijg.org/files/jpegsrc.v9d.tar.gz
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/727908
- https://github.com/ChijinZ/security_advisories/blob/master/libjpeg-v9c/mail.pdf
- https://github.com/ChijinZ/security_advisories/tree/master/libjpeg-v9c
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ijg:libjpeg:9c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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