CVE-2018-14401 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in the AXML Parser library allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-14401?
CVE-2018-14401 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CopyData in AxmlParser.c in AXML Parser through 2018-01-04 has an out-of-bounds read.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14401?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axml Parser Project Axml Parser.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14401?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14401 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-14401 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14401 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg52-vh2p-769p.