CVE-2018-6481

Name: CVE-2018-6481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-27T19:29:00.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 20.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6481 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability in the control protocol of Disk Savvy Enterprise v10.4.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to TCP port 9124.. EPSS estimates a 20.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the control protocol of Disk Savvy Enterprise v10.4.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to TCP port 9124.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

20.11%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flexense	Disksavvy	10.4.18

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146541/Disk-Savvy-Enterprise-10.4.18-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gist.github.com/DanielRTeixeira/5af55e62340e4df38e0c411eb0cc3dcaExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44156/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed7QXICSgeYExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146541/Disk-Savvy-Enterprise-10.4.18-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gist.github.com/DanielRTeixeira/5af55e62340e4df38e0c411eb0cc3dcaExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44156/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed7QXICSgeYExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6481?

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the control protocol of Disk Savvy Enterprise v10.4.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to TCP port 9124.

How severe is CVE-2018-6481?

CVE-2018-6481 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6481?

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-2018-6481?

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Source: NVD / NIST