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HIGH

CVE-2018-11243

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

PackLinuxElf64::unpack in p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX 3.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (double free), limit the ability of a malware scanner to operate on the entire original data, or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Technical details

Published
2018-05-18

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11243?

PackLinuxElf64::unpack in p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX 3.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (double free), limit the ability of a malware scanner to operate on the entire original data, or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Is CVE-2018-11243 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-11243 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-11243?

CVE-2018-11243 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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