CVE-2018-3991

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 34.33%

Last modified

CVE-2018-3991 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the WkbProgramLow function of WibuKey Network server management, version 6.40.2402.500. A specially crafted TCP packet can cause a heap overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 34.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the WkbProgramLow function of WibuKey Network server management, version 6.40.2402.500. A specially crafted TCP packet can cause a heap overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution. An attacker can send a malformed TCP packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
10/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
34.33%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WibuWibukey6.40.2402.500
SiemensSimatic Wincc Open Architecture3.14
SiemensSimatic Wincc Open Architecture3.15
SiemensSimatic Wincc Open Architecture3.16

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3991?
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the WkbProgramLow function of WibuKey Network server management, version 6.40.2402.500. A specially crafted TCP packet can cause a heap overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution. An attacker can send a malformed TCP packet to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2018-3991?
CVE-2018-3991 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 34.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3991?
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