CVE-2018-11685: Buffer Overflow
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Liblouis 3.5.0 has a stack-based Buffer Overflow in the function compileHyphenation in compileTranslationTable.c.
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What is CVE-2018-11685?
CVE-2018-11685 is a vulnerability in Liblouis 3.5.0 that has a stack-based buffer overflow in the function compileHyphenation in compileTranslationTable.c.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11685?
The severity of CVE-2018-11685 is rated as high, with a severity value of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-11685?
The affected software versions are Liblouis 3.5.0, 3.8.0-2, 3.16.0-1, 3.24.0-1, and 3.27.0-1.
How can I fix CVE-2018-11685?
To fix CVE-2018-11685, update Liblouis to version 3.8.0-2, 3.16.0-1, 3.24.0-1, or 3.27.0-1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11685?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-11685 at the following references: [http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00038.html](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00038.html), [https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/593](https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/593), [https://usn.ubuntu.com/3672-1/](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3672-1/).