PatchTheCVECVE-2018-17043: An issue has been found in doc2txt through 2014-03-19
CVE-2018-17043 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting doc2txt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue has been found in doc2txt through 2014-03-19. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function Storage::init in Storage.cpp, called from parse_doc in parse_doc.cpp.
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 | 1.1% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2018-09-14 |
| 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-2018-17043?
doc2txt: upgrade to newer than 2014-03-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-17043 being exploited?
CVE-2018-17043 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-2018-17043 affect?
CVE-2018-17043 affects doc2txt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue has been found in doc2txt through 2014-03-19. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function Storage::init in Storage.cpp, called from parse_doc in parse_doc.cpp.
How urgent is CVE-2018-17043?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference