CVE-2018-14051
CVE-2018-14051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libwav Project Libwav 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-835.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-835
- Affected product: Libwav Project Libwav
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The function wav_read in libwav.c in libwav through 2017-04-20 has an infinite loop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14051?
- The function wav_read in libwav.c in libwav through 2017-04-20 has an infinite loop.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14051?
- CVE-2018-14051 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-2018-14051 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14051?
- CVE-2018-14051 affects Libwav Project Libwav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14051?
- 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-2018-14051 published?
- CVE-2018-14051 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libwav_project:libwav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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