CVE-2018-20034

Name: CVE-2018-20034
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T21:29:00.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20034 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Denial of Service vulnerability related to adding an item to a list in lmgrd and vendor daemon components of FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to send a combination of messages to lmgrd or the vendor daemon, causing the heartbeat between lmgrd and the vendor daemon to stop, and the vendor daemon to shut down.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Denial of Service vulnerability related to adding an item to a list in lmgrd and vendor daemon components of FlexNet Publisher version 11.16.1.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to send a combination of messages to lmgrd or the vendor daemon, causing the heartbeat between lmgrd and the vendor daemon to stop, and the vendor daemon to shut down.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.80%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flexera	Flexnet Publisher	<= 11.16.1.0
Oracle	Communications Lsms	>= 13.1, <= 13.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109155Broken Link
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/85979/Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109155Broken Link
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/85979/Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20034?

How severe is CVE-2018-20034?

CVE-2018-20034 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20034?

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