CVE-2018-6474: superantispyware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 31-01-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-6474 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in superantispyware. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.33%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 31-01-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Trial 6.0.1254, the driver file (SASKUTIL.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x9C402148.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
25%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.32% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Superantispyware1 product
- superantispyware6.0.1254
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- github.com/ZhiyuanWang-Chengdu-Qihoo360/SUPERAntiSpyware_POC/tree/master/0x9C402148X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory