# CVE-2018-14447: libconfuse2: trim_whitespace in lexer.l in libConfuse v3.2.1 has an out-of-bounds read.

CVE-2018-14447 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libconfuse-common 3.2.1+dfsg-4ubuntu0.1, released July 20, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-14447
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0176
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 20, 2018

## Description

trim_whitespace in lexer.l in libConfuse v3.2.1 has an out-of-bounds read.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libconfuse-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.1+dfsg-4ubuntu0.1 | [libconfuse-common 3.2.1+dfsg-4ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libconfuse-common-3.2.1-dfsg-4ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Linux | libconfuse2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.1+dfsg-4ubuntu0.1 | [libconfuse2 3.2.1+dfsg-4ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libconfuse2-3.2.1-dfsg-4ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 20, 2018 |

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