PatchTheCVECVE-2018-13833: An issue was discovered in cmft through 2017-09-24
CVE-2018-13833 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting cmft. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in cmft through 2017-09-24. The cmft::rwReadFile function in image.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2018-07-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-13833?
cmft: upgrade to newer than 2017-09-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-13833 being exploited?
CVE-2018-13833 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-2018-13833 affect?
CVE-2018-13833 affects cmft. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in cmft through 2017-09-24. The cmft::rwReadFile function in image.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impac
How urgent is CVE-2018-13833?
Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference