CVE-2018-14459
CVE-2018-14459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxsampler Libgig 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Linuxsampler Libgig
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in libgig 4.1.0. There is an out-of-bounds write in pData[0] access in the function store16 in helper.h.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14459?
- An issue was discovered in libgig 4.1.0. There is an out-of-bounds write in pData[0] access in the function store16 in helper.h.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14459?
- CVE-2018-14459 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-2018-14459 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-2018-14459?
- CVE-2018-14459 affects Linuxsampler Libgig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14459?
- 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-2018-14459 published?
- CVE-2018-14459 was published on 2018-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:linuxsampler:libgig:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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