CVE-2018-10828
CVE-2018-10828 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alps Pointing-device Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Alps Pointing-device Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Alps Pointing-device Driver 10.1.101.207. ApMsgFwd.exe allows the current user to map and write to the "ApMsgFwd File Mapping Object" section. ApMsgFwd.exe uses the data written to this section as arguments to functions. This causes a denial of service condition when invalid pointers are written to the mapped section. This driver has been used with Dell, ThinkPad, and VAIO devices.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-10828?
- An issue was discovered in Alps Pointing-device Driver 10.1.101.207. ApMsgFwd.exe allows the current user to map and write to the "ApMsgFwd File Mapping Object" section. ApMsgFwd.exe uses the data written to this section as arguments to functions. This causes a denial of service condition when invalid pointers are written to the mapped section. This driver has been used with Dell, ThinkPad, and VAIO devices.
- How severe is CVE-2018-10828?
- CVE-2018-10828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-10828 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-10828?
- CVE-2018-10828 affects Alps Pointing-device Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-10828?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-10828 published?
- CVE-2018-10828 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-25654
- https://github.com/SouhailHammou/Exploits/blob/master/CVE-2018-10828/apmsgfwd_exploit_dos.c
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44610/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:alps:pointing-device_driver:10.1.101.207:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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