CVE-2018-11410: Use After Free

Published May 24, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Liblouis 3.5.0. A invalid free in the compileRule function in compileTranslationTable.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Liblouis Liblouis=3.5.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
debian/liblouis
3.16.0-13.24.0-13.33.0-13.36.0-1

Event History

May 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:47 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:10 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11410?

CVE-2018-11410 is a vulnerability discovered in Liblouis 3.5.0 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impacts.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-11410?

CVE-2018-11410 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-11410?

The affected software for CVE-2018-11410 includes Liblouis versions 3.5.0, 3.8.0-2, 3.16.0-1, 3.24.0-1, and 3.27.0-1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-11410?

To fix CVE-2018-11410, update your Liblouis software to version 3.8.0-2, 3.16.0-1, 3.24.0-1, or 3.27.0-1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11410?

More information about CVE-2018-11410 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00038.html), [Reference 2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104324), [Reference 3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1582024).

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