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CVE-2018-0599

UnknownEPSS 4.59%

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CVE-2018-0599 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Visual C++ Redistributable allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 4.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Visual C++ Redistributable allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.59%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindowsAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0599?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Visual C++ Redistributable allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2018-0599?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0599 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0599?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST