CVE-2018-19208: In libwpd 0.10.2, there is a NULL pointer dereference in the function WP6ContentListener::defineTable in WP6Co

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MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-19208 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting libwpd, enterprise linux, suse linux enterprise server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In libwpd 0.10.2, there is a NULL pointer dereference in the function WP6ContentListener::defineTable in WP6ContentListener.cpp that will lead to a denial of service attack. This is related to WPXTable.h.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
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-476
Published	2018-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libwpd project · redhat · suse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-11-12 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libwpd project libwpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.10.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.10.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.10.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libwpd sudo apt install libwpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.10.2> sudo apt-mark hold libwpd

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

dnf --showduplicates list libwpd sudo dnf downgrade libwpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.10.2> sudo dnf versionlock add libwpd

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.

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

suse suse linux enterprise server MITIGATE

Affected: 11 sp4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2018-19208?

libwpd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; suse linux enterprise server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-19208 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19208 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-2018-19208 affect?

CVE-2018-19208 affects libwpd, enterprise linux, suse linux enterprise server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In libwpd 0.10.2, there is a NULL pointer dereference in the function WP6ContentListener::defineTable in WP6ContentListener.cpp that will lead to a denial of service attack. This is related to WPXTable.h.

How urgent is CVE-2018-19208?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-14226 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE DOWNGRADE WP1StylesListener.cpp, WP5StylesListener.cpp, and WP42StylesListener.cpp in libwpd 0.10.1 mishandle iterators,

References

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