CVE-2018-12085: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 9, 2018
·Updated
Last updated 25 August 2025
Other sources
Liblouis 3.6.0 has a stack-based Buffer Overflow in the function parseChars in compileTranslationTable.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-11440.
— Launchpad
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Liblouis Liblouis=3.6.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
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
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:48 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:23 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-12085?
CVE-2018-12085 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Liblouis 3.6.0.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12085?
The severity of CVE-2018-12085 is high (8.8).
3
How does CVE-2018-12085 affect Liblouis?
CVE-2018-12085 affects Liblouis version 3.6.0.
4
How can I fix CVE-2018-12085?
To fix CVE-2018-12085, upgrade to Liblouis version 3.8.0-2, 3.16.0-1, 3.24.0-1, or 3.27.0-1.
5
Are there any additional references for CVE-2018-12085?
Yes, you can find additional references for CVE-2018-12085 at the following URLs: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00038.html, https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/595, and https://usn.ubuntu.com/3782-1/