Double Free in Upx

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.

Vulnerability class: Double Free

EPSS: 0.025 (82.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Upx — versions 3.95
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11243?
CVE-2018-11243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Upx, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-05-18.
How severe is CVE-2018-11243?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.