CVE-2018-14401: CopyData in AxmlParser.c in AXML Parser through 2018-01-04 has an out-of-bounds read.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-14401?

axml parser: upgrade to newer than 2018-01-04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-14401 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14401 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-2018-14401 affect?

CVE-2018-14401 affects axml parser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). CopyData in AxmlParser.c in AXML Parser through 2018-01-04 has an out-of-bounds read.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-14401?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-14401 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting axml parser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CopyData in AxmlParser.c in AXML Parser through 2018-01-04 has an out-of-bounds read.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2018-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: axml parser project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-19 05:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axml parser project axml parser UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2018-01-04

Fixed in: newer than 2018-01-04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy axml-parser || rpm -q axml-parser || axml-parser --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2018-01-04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade axml-parser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade axml-parser

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-2018-14401?

axml parser: upgrade to newer than 2018-01-04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14401 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14401 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-2018-14401 affect?

CVE-2018-14401 affects axml parser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). CopyData in AxmlParser.c in AXML Parser through 2018-01-04 has an out-of-bounds read.

How urgent is CVE-2018-14401?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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