CVE-2018-20375

CVE-2018-20375 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tinycc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in Tiny C Compiler (aka TinyCC or TCC) 0.9.27. Compiling a crafted source file leads to an 8 byte out of bounds write in the sym_pop function in tccgen.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20375?
An issue was discovered in Tiny C Compiler (aka TinyCC or TCC) 0.9.27. Compiling a crafted source file leads to an 8 byte out of bounds write in the sym_pop function in tccgen.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-20375?
CVE-2018-20375 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-20375 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20375?
CVE-2018-20375 affects Tinycc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20375?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-20375 published?
CVE-2018-20375 was published on 2018-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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