How severe is CVE-2018-12897?

CVE-2018-12897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12897?

CVE-2018-12897 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12897?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-12897 published?

CVE-2018-12897 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12897

CVE-2018-12897 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control
Published: 2018-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control before 12.1 has a Buffer Overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12897?: SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control before 12.1 has a Buffer Overflow.
How severe is CVE-2018-12897?: CVE-2018-12897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12897?: CVE-2018-12897 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-12897 published?: CVE-2018-12897 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:dameware_mini_remote_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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