CVE-2018-11577: High severity Liblouis Liblouis vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Liblouis 3.5.0 has a Segmentation fault in loulogPrint in logging.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11577?
CVE-2018-11577 is a vulnerability in Liblouis 3.5.0 that can cause a Segmentation fault in lou_logPrint in logging.c.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11577?
The severity of CVE-2018-11577 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-11577?
The affected software versions include Liblouis 3.5.0, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 17.10, and Ubuntu 18.04.
How can I fix CVE-2018-11577?
To fix CVE-2018-11577, you can update your Liblouis package to version 3.8.0-2, 3.16.0-1, 3.24.0-1, or 3.27.0-1. For Ubuntu, update to version 2.6.4-2ubuntu0.2 (xenial), 3.0.0-3ubuntu1.1 (artful), or 3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1 (bionic).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11577?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-11577 at the following references: [1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00038.html), [2](https://github.com/Edward-L/fuzzing-pocs/tree/master/liblouis), [3](https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/582).