CVE-2018-0649

Name: CVE-2018-0649
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-07T14:29:01.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0649 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installers of multiple Canon IT Solutions Inc. software programs (ESET Smart Security Premium, ESET Internet Security, ESET Smart Security, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, DESlock+ Pro, and CompuSec (all programs except packaged ones)) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installers of multiple Canon IT Solutions Inc. software programs (ESET Smart Security Premium, ESET Internet Security, ESET Smart Security, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, DESlock+ Pro, and CompuSec (all programs except packaged ones)) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eset	Compusec	All versions
Eset	Deslock\+ Pro	All versions
Eset	Internet Security	All versions
Eset	Nod32 Antivirus	All versions
Eset	Smart Security	All versions
Eset	Smart Security Premium	All versions

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN41452671/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://eset-support.canon-its.jp/faq/show/10720?site_domain=defaultMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN41452671/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://eset-support.canon-its.jp/faq/show/10720?site_domain=defaultMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0649?

How severe is CVE-2018-0649?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0649 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0649?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-0649?

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Source: NVD / NIST