Is CVE-2018-7263 actively exploited?

CVE-2018-7263 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-7263?

CVE-2018-7263 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2018-7263?

Patch guidance is available from underbit security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2018-7263.

Fix CVE-2018-7263 - CRITICAL underbit libmad

Description

The mad_decoder_run() function in decoder.c in Underbit libmad through 0.15.1b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGABRT because of double free or corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2017-11552.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-415

Metadata

Primary Vendor: UNDERBIT
Published: 2/20/2018
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

underbit : libmad

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2018-7263. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2018-7263

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CVE-2018-7263 vulnerability