How severe is CVE-2018-8049?

CVE-2018-8049 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-2018-8049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8049?

CVE-2018-8049 primarily affects Unisys Stealth Svg. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8049?

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-2018-8049 published?

CVE-2018-8049 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8049

CVE-2018-8049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unisys Stealth Svg 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Unisys Stealth Svg
Published: 2018-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Stealth endpoint in Unisys Stealth SVG 2.8.x, 3.0.x before 3.0.1999, 3.1.x, 3.2.x before 3.2.030, and 3.3.x before 3.3.016, when running on Linux and AIX, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8049?: The Stealth endpoint in Unisys Stealth SVG 2.8.x, 3.0.x before 3.0.1999, 3.1.x, 3.2.x before 3.2.030, and 3.3.x before 3.3.016, when running on Linux and AIX, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2018-8049?: CVE-2018-8049 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-2018-8049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8049?: CVE-2018-8049 primarily affects Unisys Stealth Svg. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8049?: 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-2018-8049 published?: CVE-2018-8049 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Detail_Rpt.aspx?ID=48

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:unisys:stealth_svg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unisys:stealth_svg:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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