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CVE-2018-17494

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2018-17494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. eVisitorPass could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an error with the Virtual Keyboard Start Menu. By visiting the kiosk and pressing windows key twice, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to close the program and launch other processes on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

eVisitorPass could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an error with the Virtual Keyboard Start Menu. By visiting the kiosk and pressing windows key twice, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to close the program and launch other processes on the system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ThresholdsecurityEvisitorpass1.5.5.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17494?
eVisitorPass could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an error with the Virtual Keyboard Start Menu. By visiting the kiosk and pressing windows key twice, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to close the program and launch other processes on the system.
How severe is CVE-2018-17494?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17494?
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