CVE-2018-20451 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the process_file function of libdoc through version 2017-10-23, affecting the libdoc_project libdoc library. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a denial of service (application crash) by enticing a user to open a specially crafted file. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and high impact on availability, requiring user interaction. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2017-10-23CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libdoc_project:libdoc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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