CVE-2018-5718

Name: CVE-2018-5718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-12T16:29:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5718 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper restriction of write operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in snscore.sys in SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before version 4.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or modify kernel-mode memory via loading of a forged DLL into an user-mode process.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper restriction of write operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in snscore.sys in SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before version 4.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or modify kernel-mode memory via loading of a forged DLL into an user-mode process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Safensoft	Softcontrol Enterprise Suite	< 4.4.1
Safensoft	Softcontrol Syswatch	< 4.4.1
Safensoft	Softcontrol Tpsecure	< 4.4.1

References

http://www.safensoft.com/security.phtml?c=865Vendor Advisory
http://www.safensoft.com/security.phtml?c=865Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5718?

How severe is CVE-2018-5718?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5718 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5718?

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