CVE-2018-6304: Stack overflow in custom XML-parser in Gemalto's Sentinel LDK RTE version before 7.65 leads to remote denial o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-6304?

sentinel ldk rte: upgrade to 7.65. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-6304 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6304 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-2018-6304 affect?

CVE-2018-6304 affects sentinel ldk rte. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack overflow in custom XML-parser in Gemalto's Sentinel LDK RTE version before 7.65 leads to remote denial of service

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-6304?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-6304 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sentinel ldk rte. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack overflow in custom XML-parser in Gemalto's Sentinel LDK RTE version before 7.65 leads to remote denial of service

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2018-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Kaspersky Labs · Vendor: gemalto

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-13 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gemalto sentinel ldk rte UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.65

Fixed in: 7.65

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sentinel-ldk-rte || rpm -q sentinel-ldk-rte || sentinel-ldk-rte --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.65 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sentinel-ldk-rte

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sentinel-ldk-rte

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-2018-6304?

sentinel ldk rte: upgrade to 7.65. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-6304 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6304 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-2018-6304 affect?

CVE-2018-6304 affects sentinel ldk rte. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack overflow in custom XML-parser in Gemalto's Sentinel LDK RTE version before 7.65 leads to remote denial of service

How urgent is CVE-2018-6304?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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