CVE-2018-11685: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 4, 2018
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

Liblouis 3.5.0 has a stack-based Buffer Overflow in the function compileHyphenation 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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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/).

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