CVE-2018-11468

discount: heap-based buffer over-read __mkd_trim_line function in mkdio.c

Published May 25, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The __mkd_trim_line function in mkdio.c in libmarkdown.a in DISCOUNT 2.2.3a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by mkd2html.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1499-1 discount security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4293-1 discount security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-3499 The __mkd_trim_line function in mkdio.c in libmarkdown.a in DISCOUNT 2.2.3a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by mkd2html.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00241}

epss

{'score': 0.00515}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:10 AM
Reserved
May 25, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 25, 2018, 1:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:35 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 25, 2018, 12:00 AM