CVE-2018-18981
CVE-2018-18981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform 2.90 and earlier, a remote unauthenticated attacker could send numerous crafted packets to service ports resulting in memory consumption that could lead to a partial or complete denial-of-service condition to the affected services.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18981?
- In Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform 2.90 and earlier, a remote unauthenticated attacker could send numerous crafted packets to service ports resulting in memory consumption that could lead to a partial or complete denial-of-service condition to the affected services.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18981?
- CVE-2018-18981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-18981 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18981?
- CVE-2018-18981 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18981?
- 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-2018-18981 published?
- CVE-2018-18981 was published on 2019-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_services_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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