Is CVE-2018-19017 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-19017 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-19017 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-19017 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-19017?

CVE-2018-19017 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-19017

CWE-416Published: January 22, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Several use after free vulnerabilities have been identified in CX-Supervisor (Versions 3.42 and prior). When processing project files, the application fails to check if it is referencing freed memory. An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-19017 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.