CVE-2018-25033: ADMesh through 0.98.4 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stl_update_connects_remove_1 (called from stl_remov

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25033?

admesh: upgrade to newer than 0.98.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25033 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25033 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-2018-25033 affect?

CVE-2018-25033 affects admesh, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). ADMesh through 0.98.4 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stl_update_connects_remove_1 (called from stl_remove_degenerate) in connect.c in libadmesh.a.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25033?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.1WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-25033 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting admesh, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ADMesh through 0.98.4 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stl_update_connects_remove_1 (called from stl_remove_degenerate) in connect.c in libadmesh.a.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2022-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: admesh project · debian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-08 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

admesh project admesh UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.98.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.98.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.98.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade admesh

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2018-25033?

admesh: upgrade to newer than 0.98.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25033 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25033 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-2018-25033 affect?

CVE-2018-25033 affects admesh, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). ADMesh through 0.98.4 has a heap-based buffer over-read in stl_update_connects_remove_1 (called from stl_remove_degenerate) in connect.c in libadmesh.a.

How urgent is CVE-2018-25033?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

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References

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