How severe is CVE-2018-25028?

CVE-2018-25028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-25028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25028?

CVE-2018-25028 affects Libpulse-binding Project Libpulse-binding. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25028?

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-2018-25028 published?

CVE-2018-25028 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25028

CVE-2018-25028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libpulse-binding Project Libpulse-binding with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Libpulse-binding Project Libpulse-binding
Published: 2021-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the libpulse-binding crate before 1.2.1 for Rust. get_context can cause a use-after-free.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25028?: An issue was discovered in the libpulse-binding crate before 1.2.1 for Rust. get_context can cause a use-after-free.
How severe is CVE-2018-25028?: CVE-2018-25028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-25028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25028?: CVE-2018-25028 affects Libpulse-binding Project Libpulse-binding. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25028?: 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-2018-25028 published?: CVE-2018-25028 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libpulse-binding_project:libpulse-binding:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*

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