CVE-2018-5718
CVE-2018-5718 is a high-severity vulnerability in Safensoft Softcontrol Enterprise Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Safensoft Softcontrol Enterprise Suite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper restriction of write operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in snscore.sys in SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before version 4.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or modify kernel-mode memory via loading of a forged DLL into an user-mode process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5718?
- Improper restriction of write operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in snscore.sys in SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before version 4.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or modify kernel-mode memory via loading of a forged DLL into an user-mode process.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5718?
- CVE-2018-5718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-5718 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5718?
- CVE-2018-5718 primarily affects Safensoft Softcontrol Enterprise Suite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5718?
- 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-2018-5718 published?
- CVE-2018-5718 was published on 2018-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:safensoft:softcontrol_enterprise_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:safensoft:softcontrol_syswatch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:safensoft:softcontrol_tpsecure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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