CVE-2018-18447 Deserialization in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by exploiting unsafe deserialization in Paint.NET, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.
- 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-2018-18447?
CVE-2018-18447 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
dotPDN Paint.NET before 4.1.2 allows Deserialization of Untrusted Data (issue 2 of 2).
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18447?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dotpdn Paint.net.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18447?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18447 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2018-18447 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18447 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83wm-8m7x-7559.