What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-18749?

CVE-2018-18749 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-18749?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-18749. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Data Tools CVE-2018-18749

MEDIUM

Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190)

2018-10-29 cve@mitre.org

Integer Overflow Buffer Overflow Data Tools

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 29, 2018 - 12:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

data-tools through 2017-07-26 has an Integer Overflow leading to an incorrect end value for the write_wchars function.

AnalysisAI

data-tools through 2017-07-26 has an Integer Overflow leading to an incorrect end value for the write_wchars function. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Integer Overflow (CWE-190), which allows attackers to cause unexpected behavior through arithmetic overflow. data-tools through 2017-07-26 has an Integer Overflow leading to an incorrect end value for the write_wchars function. Affected products include: Data Tools Project Data Tools. Version information: through 2017.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate arithmetic operations, use safe integer libraries, check bounds before allocation.