CVE-2018-1156: mikrotik routeros Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 9.0v2.0HighModified
Published 23-08-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-1156 is a high (CVSS 9.0) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in mikrotik routeros. EPSS estimates a 7.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
7.43%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 23-08-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Mikrotik RouterOS before 6.42.7 and 6.40.9 is vulnerable to stack buffer overflow through the license upgrade interface. This vulnerability could theoretically allow a remote authenticated attacker execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 9.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
7.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
94%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 7.43% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score7.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (tenable.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mikrotik1 product
- routeros< 6.40.9 | < 6.42.7
1 vendor · 1 product