How severe is CVE-2018-6628?

CVE-2018-6628 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-2018-6628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6628?

CVE-2018-6628 affects Micropoint Proactive Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6628?

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-2018-6628 published?

CVE-2018-6628 was published on 2018-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6628

CVE-2018-6628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Micropoint Proactive Defense 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Micropoint Proactive Defense
Published: 2018-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Micropoint proactive defense software 2.0.20266.0146, the driver file (mp110005.sys) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x8000010c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6628?: In Micropoint proactive defense software 2.0.20266.0146, the driver file (mp110005.sys) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x8000010c.
How severe is CVE-2018-6628?: CVE-2018-6628 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-2018-6628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6628?: CVE-2018-6628 affects Micropoint Proactive Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6628?: 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-2018-6628 published?: CVE-2018-6628 was published on 2018-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/ZhiyuanWang-Chengdu-Qihoo360/Micropoint_POC/tree/master/mp110005/8000010c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:micropoint:proactive_defense:2.0.20266.0146:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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