CVE-2018-6218
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 1.57%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6218 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro's User-Mode Hooking Module (UMH) could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro's User-Mode Hooking Module (UMH) could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro | Deep Security | 10.0 |
| Trendmicro | Deep Security | 10.1 |
| Trendmicro | Endpoint Sensor | 1.6 |
| Trendmicro | Officescan | 11.0 |
| Trendmicro | Officescan | 12.0 |
| Trendmicro | Security | 12.0 |
| Trendmicro | Worry-Free Business Security | 9.5 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103096Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://jvn.jp/jp/JVN28865183/Third Party Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/1119348Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119326Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103096Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://jvn.jp/jp/JVN28865183/Third Party Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/1119348Vendor Advisory
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119326Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6218?
A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro's User-Mode Hooking Module (UMH) could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
How severe is CVE-2018-6218?
CVE-2018-6218 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6218?
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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