Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2018-5197
A vulnerability in the ExtCommon.dll user extension module version 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2 of Xplatform ActiveX could allow attacker to perform a command injection attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of command parameters. An crafted malicious parameters could cause arbitrary command to execute.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.011 (63.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows
- Tobesoft Xplatform — versions 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2
- Tobesoft Xplatform Activex — versions extcommon.dll 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuln@krcert.or.kr (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- vuln@krcert.or.kr (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5197?
- CVE-2018-5197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-01-02.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5197?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.