CVE-2018-6687

GetSusp (a free McAfee tool) update fixes an infinite loop vulnerability (CVE-2018-6687)

Description

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in McAfee GetSusp (GetSusp) 3.0.0.461 and earlier allows attackers to DoS a manual GetSusp scan via while scanning a specifically crafted file . GetSusp is a free standalone McAfee tool that runs on several versions of Microsoft Windows.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: McAfee, LLC McAfee GetSusp (GetSusp)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107126 vdb entry
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10270

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6687?
CVE-2018-6687 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6687?
To fix CVE-2018-6687, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-6687 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6687 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-6687?
CVE-2018-6687 affects McAfee, LLC McAfee GetSusp (GetSusp).
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