CVE-2018-6218

Name: CVE-2018-6218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-16T22:29:00.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

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: Feb 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-6218?

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Source: NVD / NIST