How severe is CVE-2018-14062?

CVE-2018-14062 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14062 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14062?

CVE-2018-14062 affects Cospas-sarsat Cospas-sarsat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14062?

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

When was CVE-2018-14062 published?

CVE-2018-14062 was published on 2019-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14062

CVE-2018-14062 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cospas-sarsat Cospas-sarsat System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 9.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Cospas-sarsat Cospas-sarsat System
Published: 2019-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The COSPAS-SARSAT protocol allows remote attackers to forge messages, replay encrypted messages, conduct denial of service attacks, and send private messages (unrelated to distress alerts) via a crafted 406 MHz digital signal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14062?: The COSPAS-SARSAT protocol allows remote attackers to forge messages, replay encrypted messages, conduct denial of service attacks, and send private messages (unrelated to distress alerts) via a crafted 406 MHz digital signal.
How severe is CVE-2018-14062?: CVE-2018-14062 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14062 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14062?: CVE-2018-14062 affects Cospas-sarsat Cospas-sarsat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14062?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-14062 published?: CVE-2018-14062 was published on 2019-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cospas-sarsat:cospas-sarsat_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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