CVE-2018-18714
CVE-2018-18714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iobit Malware Fighter 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Iobit Malware Fighter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
RegFilter.sys in IOBit Malware Fighter 6.2 and earlier is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow when an attacker uses IOCTL 0x8006E010. This can lead to denial of service (DoS) or code execution with root privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18714?
- RegFilter.sys in IOBit Malware Fighter 6.2 and earlier is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow when an attacker uses IOCTL 0x8006E010. This can lead to denial of service (DoS) or code execution with root privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18714?
- CVE-2018-18714 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-2018-18714 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18714?
- CVE-2018-18714 affects Iobit Malware Fighter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18714?
- 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-2018-18714 published?
- CVE-2018-18714 was published on 2018-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:iobit:malware_fighter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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