How severe is CVE-2018-8894?

CVE-2018-8894 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-2018-8894 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-2018-8894?

CVE-2018-8894 affects 2345 Security Guard Project 2345 Security Guard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8894?

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-2018-8894 published?

CVE-2018-8894 was published on 2018-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8894

CVE-2018-8894 is a high-severity vulnerability in 2345 Security Guard Project 2345 Security Guard 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: 2345 Security Guard Project 2345 Security Guard
Published: 2018-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In 2345 Security Guard 3.6, the driver file (2345BdPcSafe.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 0x00222108.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8894?: In 2345 Security Guard 3.6, the driver file (2345BdPcSafe.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 0x00222108.
How severe is CVE-2018-8894?: CVE-2018-8894 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-2018-8894 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-2018-8894?: CVE-2018-8894 affects 2345 Security Guard Project 2345 Security Guard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8894?: 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-2018-8894 published?: CVE-2018-8894 was published on 2018-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/D0neMkj/POC_BSOD/tree/master/2345%20security%20guard/0x00222108

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:2345_security_guard_project:2345_security_guard:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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