How severe is CVE-2018-18364?

CVE-2018-18364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-18364 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18364?

CVE-2018-18364 primarily affects Symantec Ghost Solution Suite. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18364?

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-2018-18364 published?

CVE-2018-18364 was published on 2019-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18364

CVE-2018-18364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Ghost Solution Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
Published: 2019-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Symantec Ghost Solution Suite (GSS) versions prior to 3.3 RU1 may be susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby a potential attacker attempts to execute unexpected code on your machine. This occurs via placement of a potentially foreign file (DLL) that the attacker then attempts to run via a linked application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18364?: Symantec Ghost Solution Suite (GSS) versions prior to 3.3 RU1 may be susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby a potential attacker attempts to execute unexpected code on your machine. This occurs via placement of a potentially foreign file (DLL) that the attacker then attempts to run via a linked application.
How severe is CVE-2018-18364?: CVE-2018-18364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-18364 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18364?: CVE-2018-18364 primarily affects Symantec Ghost Solution Suite. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18364?: 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-2018-18364 published?: CVE-2018-18364 was published on 2019-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.0:hf1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.0:hf2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.0:hf3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.0:hf4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.0:hf5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.1:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.1:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.1:mp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.1:mp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.1:mp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.1:mp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.2:ru1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.2:ru2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.2:ru3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.2:ru4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.2:ru5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.2:ru6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.2:ru7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:ghost_solution_suite:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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