CVE-2018-11468 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the DISCOUNT 2.2.3a library, specifically within the __mkd_trim_line function, which can be triggered by a crafted file and demonstrated via mkd2html. This flaw primarily impacts Debian Linux distributions utilizing the DISCOUNT library. Rated Medium (CVSS 5.5), the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction (UI:R) to achieve a denial of service (A:H), with no impact on confidentiality or integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, indicating a low current threat landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:discount_project:discount:2.2.3:a:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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