CVE-2018-17854
CVE-2018-17854 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simdcomp Project Simdcomp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Simdcomp Project Simdcomp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SIMDComp before 0.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) because it can read (and then discard) extra bytes. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-17427.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17854?
- SIMDComp before 0.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) because it can read (and then discard) extra bytes. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-17427.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17854?
- CVE-2018-17854 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-17854 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17854?
- CVE-2018-17854 affects Simdcomp Project Simdcomp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17854?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-17854 published?
- CVE-2018-17854 was published on 2018-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simdcomp_project:simdcomp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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