CVE-2018-17333: An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-17333?

libsvg2: upgrade to newer than 2012-10-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-17333 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17333 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-2018-17333 affect?

CVE-2018-17333 affects libsvg2. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19. A stack-based buffer overflow in svgStringToLength in svg_types.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact beca

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-17333?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-17333 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting libsvg2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19. A stack-based buffer overflow in svgStringToLength in svg_types.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because sscanf is misused.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2018-09-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libsvg2 project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-22 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libsvg2 project libsvg2 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2012-10-19

Fixed in: newer than 2012-10-19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libsvg2 || rpm -q libsvg2 || libsvg2 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2012-10-19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libsvg2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libsvg2

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-2018-17333?

libsvg2: upgrade to newer than 2012-10-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-17333 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17333 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-2018-17333 affect?

CVE-2018-17333 affects libsvg2. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19. A stack-based buffer overflow in svgStringToLength in svg_types.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact beca

How urgent is CVE-2018-17333?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-17334 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19
CVE-2018-17332 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19

References

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