How severe is CVE-2018-14444?

CVE-2018-14444 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-2018-14444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14444?

CVE-2018-14444 affects Libdxfrw Project Libdxfrw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14444?

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-2018-14444 published?

CVE-2018-14444 was published on 2018-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14444

CVE-2018-14444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libdxfrw Project Libdxfrw 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Libdxfrw Project Libdxfrw
Published: 2018-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libdxfrw 0.6.3 has an Integer Overflow in dwgCompressor::decompress18 in dwgutil.cpp, leading to an out-of-bounds read and application crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14444?: libdxfrw 0.6.3 has an Integer Overflow in dwgCompressor::decompress18 in dwgutil.cpp, leading to an out-of-bounds read and application crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-14444?: CVE-2018-14444 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-2018-14444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14444?: CVE-2018-14444 affects Libdxfrw Project Libdxfrw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14444?: 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-2018-14444 published?: CVE-2018-14444 was published on 2018-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libdxfrw_project:libdxfrw:0.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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