Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp
CVE-2018-5457
A uncontrolled search path element issue was discovered in Vyaire Medical CareFusion Upgrade Utility used with Windows XP systems, Versions 2.0.2.2 and prior versions. A successful exploit of this vulnerability requires the local user to install a crafted DLL on the target machine. The application loads the DLL and gives the attacker access at the same privilege level as the application.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (27.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 27th percentile — 27.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows Xp
- Vyaire Carefusion Upgrade Utility
- Vyaire Medical Carefusion Upgrade Utility Vulnerability — versions Vyaire Medical CareFusion Upgrade Utility Vulnerability
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-037-01 (US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/102983 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5457?
- CVE-2018-5457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2018-02-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5457?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.