Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-1218
In Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 9.2.1.1, versions prior to 9.1.1.6, 9.0.x, and versions prior to 8.2.4.11, the 'nsrd' daemon causes a buffer overflow condition when handling certain messages. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service to the users of NetWorker systems.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2018-1218
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-1218
0.69%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 78 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-1218
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST | |
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-1218
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-1218
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44332/
Dell EMC NetWorker - Denial of ServiceExploit;VDB Entry;Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/43
Full Disclosure: DSA-2018-037: Dell EMC NetWorker Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040546
Dell EMC NetWorker Buffer Overflow in 'nsrd' Daemon Lets Remote Users Deny Service - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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