CVE-2018-5410
CVE-2018-5410 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dokan-dev Dokany 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Dokan-dev Dokany
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dokan, versions between 1.0.0.5000 and 1.2.0.1000, are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the dokan1.sys driver. An attacker can create a device handle to the system driver and send arbitrary input that will trigger the vulnerability. This vulnerability was introduced in the 1.0.0.5000 version update.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5410?
- Dokan, versions between 1.0.0.5000 and 1.2.0.1000, are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the dokan1.sys driver. An attacker can create a device handle to the system driver and send arbitrary input that will trigger the vulnerability. This vulnerability was introduced in the 1.0.0.5000 version update.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5410?
- CVE-2018-5410 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-2018-5410 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5410?
- CVE-2018-5410 affects Dokan-dev Dokany. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5410?
- 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-2018-5410 published?
- CVE-2018-5410 was published on 2019-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106274
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.html
- https://github.com/dokan-dev/dokany/releases/tag/v1.2.1.1000
- https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/741315/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46155/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dokan-dev:dokany:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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