CVE-2018-3991
CWE-787Published: February 5, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the WkbProgramLow function of WibuKey Network server management, version 6.40.2402.500. A specially crafted TCP packet can cause a heap overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution. An attacker can send a malformed TCP packet to trigger this vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-3991 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
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 10.0.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-3991 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts