CVE-2018-18197
CVE-2018-18197 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linuxsampler Libgig with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Linuxsampler Libgig
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in libgig 4.1.0. There is an operator new[] failure (due to a big pSampleLoops heap request) in DLS::Sampler::Sampler in DLS.cpp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18197?
- An issue was discovered in libgig 4.1.0. There is an operator new[] failure (due to a big pSampleLoops heap request) in DLS::Sampler::Sampler in DLS.cpp.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18197?
- CVE-2018-18197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-18197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18197?
- CVE-2018-18197 affects Linuxsampler Libgig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18197?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-18197 published?
- CVE-2018-18197 was published on 2018-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:linuxsampler:libgig:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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