CVE-2018-1218

UnknownEPSS 13.95%

Last modified

CVE-2018-1218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 13.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.95%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellEmc Networker< 9.1.1.6
DellEmc Networker< 9.2.1.1
DellEmc Networker< 8.2.4.11
DellEmc Networker<= 9.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-1218?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1218?
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-2018-1218?

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Source: NVD / NIST