CVE-2018-14402: axmldec 1.2.0 has an out-of-bounds write in the jitana::axml_parser::parse_start_namespace function in lib/jit

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-14402 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting axmldec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

axmldec 1.2.0 has an out-of-bounds write in the jitana::axml_parser::parse_start_namespace function in lib/jitana/util/axml_parser.cpp.

Why this priority

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

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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-787
Published	2018-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: axmldec 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

axmldec project axmldec DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison axmldec sudo apt install axmldec=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold axmldec

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list axmldec sudo dnf downgrade axmldec-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add axmldec

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2018-14402?

axmldec: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14402 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14402 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-2018-14402 affect?

CVE-2018-14402 affects axmldec. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). axmldec 1.2.0 has an out-of-bounds write in the jitana::axml_parser::parse_start_namespace function in lib/jitana/util/axml_parser.cpp.

How urgent is CVE-2018-14402?

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

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