CVE-2018-14402 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds write in axmldec allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted Android XML files.
- 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-2018-14402?
CVE-2018-14402 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
axmldec 1.2.0 has an out-of-bounds write in the jitana::axml_parser::parse_start_namespace function in lib/jitana/util/axml_parser.cpp.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14402?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axmldec Project Axmldec.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14402?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14402 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-2018-14402 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14402 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vvc6-rvwr-3cr6.