How severe is CVE-2018-13997?

CVE-2018-13997 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-2018-13997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-13997?

CVE-2018-13997 affects Codeplea Genann. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13997?

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-2018-13997 published?

CVE-2018-13997 was published on 2018-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-13997

CVE-2018-13997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codeplea Genann 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Codeplea Genann
Published: 2018-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Genann through 2018-07-08 has a SEGV in genann_run in genann.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-13997?: Genann through 2018-07-08 has a SEGV in genann_run in genann.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-13997?: CVE-2018-13997 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-2018-13997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-13997?: CVE-2018-13997 affects Codeplea Genann. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13997?: 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-2018-13997 published?: CVE-2018-13997 was published on 2018-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/codeplea/genann/issues/24#issuecomment-404429236

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codeplea:genann:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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