CVE-2018-15437

Name: CVE-2018-15437
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-08T17:29:00.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15437 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the system scanning component of Cisco Immunet and Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints running on Microsoft Windows could allow a local attacker to disable the scanning functionality of the product. This could allow executable files to be launched on the system without being analyzed for threats. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the system scanning component of Cisco Immunet and Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints running on Microsoft Windows could allow a local attacker to disable the scanning functionality of the product. This could allow executable files to be launched on the system without being analyzed for threats. The vulnerability is due to improper process resource handling. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by gaining local access to a system running Microsoft Windows and protected by Cisco Immunet or Cisco AMP for Endpoints and executing a malicious file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to prevent the scanning services from functioning properly and ultimately prevent the system from being protected from further intrusion.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Advanced Malware Protection For Endpoints	All versions
Cisco	Immunet For Endpoints	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105867Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-imm-dosVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45829/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105867Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-imm-dosVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45829/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15437?

How severe is CVE-2018-15437?

CVE-2018-15437 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15437?

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-2018-15437?

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Source: NVD / NIST