CVE-2018-11683: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 4, 2018
·Updated
Last updated 25 August 2025
Other sources
Liblouis 3.5.0 has a stack-based Buffer Overflow in the function parseChars in compileTranslationTable.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-11440.
— Launchpad
Affected Software
7 affected componentsFixes available
Liblouis Liblouis=3.5.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
openSUSE Leap=15.0
debian/liblouis
3.16.0-13.24.0-13.33.0-13.36.0-1
Remediation
Event History
Jun 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:47 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:13 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:13 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2018-11683?
CVE-2018-11683 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Liblouis 3.5.0.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11683?
CVE-2018-11683 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
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How does CVE-2018-11683 affect Liblouis?
CVE-2018-11683 affects Liblouis version 3.5.0.
4
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-11683?
Yes, the affected versions of Liblouis can be fixed by updating to versions 3.8.0-2, 3.16.0-1, 3.24.0-1, or 3.27.0-1.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11683?
More information about CVE-2018-11683 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].