CVE-2018-14521
CVE-2018-14521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aubio 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-119.
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-119
- Affected product: Aubio
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in aubio 0.4.6. A SEGV signal can occur in aubio_source_avcodec_readframe in io/source_avcodec.c, as demonstrated by aubiomfcc.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14521?
- An issue was discovered in aubio 0.4.6. A SEGV signal can occur in aubio_source_avcodec_readframe in io/source_avcodec.c, as demonstrated by aubiomfcc.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14521?
- CVE-2018-14521 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-2018-14521 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-2018-14521?
- CVE-2018-14521 affects Aubio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14521?
- 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-2018-14521 published?
- CVE-2018-14521 was published on 2018-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:aubio:aubio:0.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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