CVE-2018-18439
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
DENX U-Boot through 2018.09-rc1 has a remotely exploitable buffer overflow via a malicious TFTP server because TFTP traffic is mishandled. Also, local exploitation can occur via a crafted kernel image.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-11-20
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-18439?
DENX U-Boot through 2018.09-rc1 has a remotely exploitable buffer overflow via a malicious TFTP server because TFTP traffic is mishandled. Also, local exploitation can occur via a crafted kernel image.
Is CVE-2018-18439 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-18439 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-18439?
CVE-2018-18439 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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