CVE-2018-18388 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

eScan Agent Application (MWAGENT.EXE) 4.0.2.98 in MicroWorld Technologies eScan 14.0 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a carefully crafted payload to TCP port 2222.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Escanav	Escan Anti-Virus	14.0

References

http://blog.escanav.com/2018/11/cve-2018-18388/Vendor Advisory
http://blog.escanav.com/2018/11/cve-2018-18388/Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-18388?

CVE-2018-18388 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). eScan Agent Application (MWAGENT.EXE) 4.0.2.98 in MicroWorld Technologies eScan 14.0 allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a carefully crafted payload to TCP port 2...

How severe is CVE-2018-18388?

CVE-2018-18388 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-18388?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Escanav Escan Anti-Virus.