CVE-2018-11684: 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 includeFile in compileTranslationTable.c.
— 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
1
What is CVE-2018-11684?
CVE-2018-11684 is a vulnerability that exists in Liblouis 3.5.0 which allows for a stack-based buffer overflow.
2
How severe is CVE-2018-11684?
CVE-2018-11684 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-11684?
The Liblouis package in various versions of Debian and Ubuntu Linux are affected by CVE-2018-11684.
4
How can I fix CVE-2018-11684?
To fix CVE-2018-11684, you should update your Liblouis package to version 3.8.0-2 or higher.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11684?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-11684 on the following references: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00038.html, https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/592, https://usn.ubuntu.com/3672-1/