Buffer overflow in Dell Emc_networker
CVE-2018-1218
In Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 9.2.1.1, versions prior to 9.1.1.6, 9.0.x, and versions prior to 8.2.4.11, the 'nsrd' daemon causes a buffer overflow condition when handling certain messages. A remote unauthenticated attacker could…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.140 (96.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Dell Emc_networker
- Dell Emc Networker — versions 9.0.x, prior to 9.1.1.6, prior to 9.2.1.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security_alert@emc.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- security_alert@emc.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security_alert@emc.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1218?
- CVE-2018-1218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc_networker, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-03-19.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1218?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-1218 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.