CVE-2018-14607

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified

CVE-2018-14607 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 on Windows, in a client/server configuration, transfers customer records and bank account numbers in cleartext over SMBv2, which allows attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via unspecified vectors. The customer record transferred in cleartext contains: Client ID, Full Name, Spouse's Full Name, Social Security Number, Spouse's Social Security Number, Occupation, Spouse's Occupation, Daytime Phone, Home Phone, Tax Preparer, Federal and State Taxes to File, Bank Name, Bank Account Number, and possibly other sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 on Windows, in a client/server configuration, transfers customer records and bank account numbers in cleartext over SMBv2, which allows attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via unspecified vectors. The customer record transferred in cleartext contains: Client ID, Full Name, Spouse's Full Name, Social Security Number, Spouse's Social Security Number, Occupation, Spouse's Occupation, Daytime Phone, Home Phone, Tax Preparer, Federal and State Taxes to File, Bank Name, Bank Account Number, and possibly other sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ThomsonreutersUltratax Cs 2017All versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14607?
Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS 2017 on Windows, in a client/server configuration, transfers customer records and bank account numbers in cleartext over SMBv2, which allows attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via unspecified vectors. The customer record transferred in cleartext contains: Client ID, Full Name, Spouse's Full Name, Social Security Number, Spouse's Social Security Number, Occupation, Spouse's Occupation, Daytime Phone, Home Phone, Tax Preparer, Federal and State Taxes to File, Bank Name, Bank Account Number, and possibly other sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2018-14607?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14607 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14607?
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Source: NVD / NIST