CVE-2018-2438
CVE-2018-2438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Internet Graphics Server 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sap Internet Graphics Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS), 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, 7.53, has several denial-of-service vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-2438?
- The SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS), 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, 7.53, has several denial-of-service vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service.
- How severe is CVE-2018-2438?
- CVE-2018-2438 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-2018-2438 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-2438?
- CVE-2018-2438 primarily affects Sap Internet Graphics Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-2438?
- 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-2018-2438 published?
- CVE-2018-2438 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104707
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2644238
- https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=497256000
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.20ext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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