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CVE-2018-15499

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified

CVE-2018-15499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GEAR Software products that include GEARAspiWDM.sys, 2.2.5.0, allow local users to cause a denial of service (Race Condition and BSoD on Windows) by not checking that user-mode memory is available right before writing to it. A check is only performed at the beginning of a long subroutine.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GEAR Software products that include GEARAspiWDM.sys, 2.2.5.0, allow local users to cause a denial of service (Race Condition and BSoD on Windows) by not checking that user-mode memory is available right before writing to it. A check is only performed at the beginning of a long subroutine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GearsoftwareGearaspiwdm2.2.5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15499?
GEAR Software products that include GEARAspiWDM.sys, 2.2.5.0, allow local users to cause a denial of service (Race Condition and BSoD on Windows) by not checking that user-mode memory is available right before writing to it. A check is only performed at the beginning of a long subroutine.
How severe is CVE-2018-15499?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15499?
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