CVE-2018-4016

Name: CVE-2018-4016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-13T16:29:00.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4016 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the URL-parsing functionality of the Roav A1 Dashcam running version RoavA1SWV1.9. A specially crafted packet can cause a stack-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the URL-parsing functionality of the Roav A1 Dashcam running version RoavA1SWV1.9. A specially crafted packet can cause a stack-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Anker-In	Roav Dashcam A1 Firmware	roava1swv1.9

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0687Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0687Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4016?

How severe is CVE-2018-4016?

CVE-2018-4016 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4016?

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