CVE-2018-6319

Name: CVE-2018-6319
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-02T21:29:00.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6319 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Sophos Tester Tool 3.2.0.7 Beta, the driver accepts a special DeviceIoControl code that doesn't check its argument. This argument is a memory address: if a caller passes a NULL pointer or a random invalid address, the driver will cause a Blue Screen of Death. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Sophos Tester Tool 3.2.0.7 Beta, the driver accepts a special DeviceIoControl code that doesn't check its argument. This argument is a memory address: if a caller passes a NULL pointer or a random invalid address, the driver will cause a Blue Screen of Death. If a program or malware does this at boot time, it can cause a persistent denial of service on the machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sophos	Sophos Tester	3.2.0.7	Beta

References

https://29wspy.ru/exploits/CVE-2018-6319.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://29wspy.ru/exploits/CVE-2018-6319.pdfThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6319?

How severe is CVE-2018-6319?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6319 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6319?

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