Is CVE-2018-7445 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-7445 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-7445 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-7445 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7445?

CVE-2018-7445 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-7445

Published: September 8, 2022

EPSS:85.90%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.4th

Official Description

In MikroTik RouterOS, a stack-based buffer overflow occurs when processing NetBIOS session request messages. Remote attackers with access to the service can exploit this vulnerability and gain code execution on the system.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

MikroTik RouterOS Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-09-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-29

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

MikroTik RouterOS contains a stack-based buffer overflow in its NetBIOS session request message processing, allowing remote attackers with service access to achieve code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.85898 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern for affected routers.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by attackers. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update MikroTik RouterOS to a patched version. Restrict network access to NetBIOS services on your routers.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-7445 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-7445 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.