CVE-2018-18983
CVE-2018-18983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Invt Vt-designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Invt Vt-designer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VT-Designer Version 2.1.7.31 is vulnerable by the program reading the contents of a file (which is already in memory) into another heap-based buffer, which may cause the program to crash or allow remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18983?
- VT-Designer Version 2.1.7.31 is vulnerable by the program reading the contents of a file (which is already in memory) into another heap-based buffer, which may cause the program to crash or allow remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18983?
- CVE-2018-18983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-18983 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18983?
- CVE-2018-18983 affects Invt Vt-designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18983?
- 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-2018-18983 published?
- CVE-2018-18983 was published on 2018-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:invt:vt-designer:2.1.7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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