CVE-2018-8862

Name: CVE-2018-8862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-25T16:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8862 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ATI Systems Emergency Mass Notification Systems (HPSS16, HPSS32, MHPSS, and ALERT4000) devices, an improper authentication vulnerability caused by specially crafted malicious radio transmissions may allow an attacker to remotely trigger false alarms.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ATI Systems Emergency Mass Notification Systems (HPSS16, HPSS32, MHPSS, and ALERT4000) devices, an improper authentication vulnerability caused by specially crafted malicious radio transmissions may allow an attacker to remotely trigger false alarms.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atisystem	Hpss16 Firmware	All versions
Atisystem	Hpss32 Firmware	All versions
Atisystem	Mhpss Firmware	All versions
Atisystem	Alert4000 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103721Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-100-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103721Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-100-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8862?

How severe is CVE-2018-8862?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8862 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8862?

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