HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-8867
HIGH

CVE-2018-8867

CWE-20Published: May 18, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In GE PACSystems RX3i CPE305/310 version 9.20 and prior, RX3i CPE330 version 9.21 and prior, RX3i CPE 400 version 9.30 and prior, PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE 100 all versions, and PACSystems CPU320/CRU320 RXi all versions, the device does not properly validate input, which could allow a remote attacker to send specially crafted packets causing the device to become unavailable.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-8867 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

ge16 product(s)
pacsystems rx3i cpe305 firmwarepacsystems rx3i cpe305pacsystems rx3i cpe310 firmwarepacsystems rx3i cpe310rx3i cpe330 firmwarerx3i cpe330rx3i cpe 400 firmwarerx3i cpe 400pacsystems rsti-ep cpe 100 firmwarepacsystems rsti-ep cpe 100pacsystems cpu320 firmwarepacsystems cpu320+4
Source: NVD CPE · 16 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104241
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-137-01
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104241
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-137-01

All References (4)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104241Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-137-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104241Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-137-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-8867
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 18, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-8867 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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