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HIGH

CVE-2018-11226

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The getString function in decompile.c in libming through 0.4.8 mishandles cases where the header indicates a file size greater than the actual size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Technical details

Published
2018-05-17

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11226?

The getString function in decompile.c in libming through 0.4.8 mishandles cases where the header indicates a file size greater than the actual size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Is CVE-2018-11226 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-11226 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-11226?

CVE-2018-11226 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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