CVE-2018-10070

Name: CVE-2018-10070
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-16T21:29:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10070 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in MikroTik Version 6.41.4 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to exhaust all available CPU and all available RAM by sending a crafted FTP request on port 21 that begins with many '\0' characters, preventing the affected router from accepting new FTP connections. The router will reboot after 10 minutes, logging a "router was rebooted without proper shutdown" message.. EPSS estimates a 12.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in MikroTik Version 6.41.4 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to exhaust all available CPU and all available RAM by sending a crafted FTP request on port 21 that begins with many '\0' characters, preventing the affected router from accepting new FTP connections. The router will reboot after 10 minutes, logging a "router was rebooted without proper shutdown" message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.99%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mikrotik	Router Firmware	6.41.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147183/MikroTik-6.41.4-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44450/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147183/MikroTik-6.41.4-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44450/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10070?

How severe is CVE-2018-10070?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10070 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10070?

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