CVE-2018-17076: GPP through 2.25 will try to use more memory space than is available on the stack, leading to a segmentation f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-17076?

general-purpose preprocessor: upgrade to newer than 2.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-17076 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17076 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-2018-17076 affect?

CVE-2018-17076 affects general-purpose preprocessor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GPP through 2.25 will try to use more memory space than is available on the stack, leading to a segmentation fault or possibly unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-17076?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-17076 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting general-purpose preprocessor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GPP through 2.25 will try to use more memory space than is available on the stack, leading to a segmentation fault or possibly unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: logological

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-16 02:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

logological general-purpose preprocessor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.25

Fixed in: newer than 2.25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy general-purpose-preprocessor || rpm -q general-purpose-preprocessor || general-purpose-preprocessor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade general-purpose-preprocessor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade general-purpose-preprocessor

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-2018-17076?

general-purpose preprocessor: upgrade to newer than 2.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-17076 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17076 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-2018-17076 affect?

CVE-2018-17076 affects general-purpose preprocessor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GPP through 2.25 will try to use more memory space than is available on the stack, leading to a segmentation fault or possibly unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2018-17076?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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