CVE-2018-7445

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

A buffer overflow was found in the MikroTik RouterOS SMB service when processing NetBIOS session request messages. Remote attackers with access to the service can exploit this vulnerability and gain code execution on the system. The overflow occurs before authentication takes place, so it is possible for an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit it. All architectures and all devices running RouterOS before versions 6.41.3/6.42rc27 are vulnerable.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 86.03% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory coresecurity.com Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103427 vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/38 mailing list exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44290/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/mikrotik-routeros-smb-buffer-overflow third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7445?
CVE-2018-7445 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7445?
To fix CVE-2018-7445, 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-2018-7445 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2018-7445 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~86% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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