CVE-2018-11710: soundlib/pattern.h in libopenmpt before 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (applicatio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-11710?

libopenmpt: upgrade to 0.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-11710 being exploited?

CVE-2018-11710 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-11710 affect?

CVE-2018-11710 affects libopenmpt. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). soundlib/pattern.h in libopenmpt before 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted AMS file because of an invalid write near address 0 in an out-of-

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-11710 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting libopenmpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

soundlib/pattern.h in libopenmpt before 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted AMS file because of an invalid write near address 0 in an out-of-memory situation.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2018-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openmpt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-04 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openmpt libopenmpt UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.3.9

Fixed in: 0.3.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libopenmpt || rpm -q libopenmpt || libopenmpt --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libopenmpt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libopenmpt

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-11710?

libopenmpt: upgrade to 0.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-11710 being exploited?

CVE-2018-11710 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-11710 affect?

CVE-2018-11710 affects libopenmpt. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). soundlib/pattern.h in libopenmpt before 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted AMS file because of an invalid write near address 0 in an out-of-

How urgent is CVE-2018-11710?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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References

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