Is CVE-2018-6413 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-6413 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-6413 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-6413 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-6413?

CVE-2018-6413 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-6413

CWE-119Published: April 18, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is a buffer overflow in the Hikvision Camera DS-2CD9111-S of V4.1.2 build 160203 and before, and this vulnerability allows remote attackers to launch a denial of service attack (service interruption) via a crafted network setting interface request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-6413 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.