CVE-2018-14347: GNU Libextractor before 1.7 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in EXTRACTOR_mpeg_extract_method (mpeg_ext

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-14347?

debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; libextractor: upgrade to 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-14347 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14347 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-2018-14347 affect?

CVE-2018-14347 affects debian linux, libextractor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). GNU Libextractor before 1.7 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in EXTRACTOR_mpeg_extract_method (mpeg_extractor.c).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-14347?

Priority 52/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTMITIGATEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-14347 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting debian linux, libextractor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GNU Libextractor before 1.7 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in EXTRACTOR_mpeg_extract_method (mpeg_extractor.c).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-835
Published	2018-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · gnu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-17 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0 · 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

gnu libextractor UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7

Fixed in: 1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libextractor

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-14347?

debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; libextractor: upgrade to 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14347 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14347 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-2018-14347 affect?

CVE-2018-14347 affects debian linux, libextractor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). GNU Libextractor before 1.7 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in EXTRACTOR_mpeg_extract_method (mpeg_extractor.c).

How urgent is CVE-2018-14347?

Priority 52/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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