What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14401?

CVE-2018-14401 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-14401?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-14401. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.4%.

Axml Parser CVE-2018-14401

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2018-07-19 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Buffer Overflow Axml Parser

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 19, 2018 - 05:29 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

CopyData in AxmlParser.c in AXML Parser through 2018-01-04 has an out-of-bounds read.

AnalysisAI

CopyData in AxmlParser.c in AXML Parser through 2018-01-04 has an out-of-bounds read. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. CopyData in AxmlParser.c in AXML Parser through 2018-01-04 has an out-of-bounds read. Affected products include: Axml Parser Project Axml Parser. Version information: through 2018.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.