CVE-2018-18981

Name: CVE-2018-18981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-24T21:29:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform 2.90 and earlier, a remote unauthenticated attacker could send numerous crafted packets to service ports resulting in memory consumption that could lead to a partial or complete denial-of-service condition to the affected services.. EPSS estimates a 3.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform 2.90 and earlier, a remote unauthenticated attacker could send numerous crafted packets to service ports resulting in memory consumption that could lead to a partial or complete denial-of-service condition to the affected services.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.87%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Services Platform	<= 2.90

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106279Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-331-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106279Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-331-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18981?

How severe is CVE-2018-18981?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18981?

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