How severe is CVE-2018-9158?

CVE-2018-9158 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-2018-9158 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9158?

CVE-2018-9158 affects Axis M1033-w Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9158?

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-2018-9158 published?

CVE-2018-9158 was published on 2018-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9158

CVE-2018-9158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axis M1033-w Firmware 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Axis M1033-w Firmware
Published: 2018-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on AXIS M1033-W (IP camera) Firmware version 5.40.5.1 devices. They don't employ a suitable mechanism to prevent a DoS attack, which leads to a response time delay. An attacker can use the hping3 tool to perform an IPv4 flood attack, and the services are interrupted from attack start to end.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9158?: An issue was discovered on AXIS M1033-W (IP camera) Firmware version 5.40.5.1 devices. They don't employ a suitable mechanism to prevent a DoS attack, which leads to a response time delay. An attacker can use the hping3 tool to perform an IPv4 flood attack, and the services are interrupted from attack start to end.
How severe is CVE-2018-9158?: CVE-2018-9158 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-2018-9158 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9158?: CVE-2018-9158 affects Axis M1033-w Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9158?: 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-2018-9158 published?: CVE-2018-9158 was published on 2018-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.slideshare.net/secret/HpAEwK5qo5U4b1

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:axis:m1033-w_firmware:5.40.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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