CVE-2018-6237

Name: CVE-2018-6237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-25T15:29:00.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone) 3.x could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to manipulate the product to send a large number of specially crafted HTTP requests to potentially cause the file system to fill up, eventually causing a denial of service (DoS) situation.. EPSS estimates a 6.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone) 3.x could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to manipulate the product to send a large number of specially crafted HTTP requests to potentially cause the file system to fill up, eventually causing a denial of service (DoS) situation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.38%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Smart Protection Server	3.0
Trendmicro	Smart Protection Server	3.1
Trendmicro	Smart Protection Server	3.2
Trendmicro	Smart Protection Server	3.3

References

https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119715Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-10Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119715Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-10Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6237?

How severe is CVE-2018-6237?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6237?

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