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CVE-2018-8864

3.1 · LOW

In ATI Systems Emergency Mass Notification Systems (HPSS16, HPSS32, MHPSS, and ALERT4000) devices, a missing encryption of sensitive data vulnerability caused by specially crafted malicious radio t…

Published May 25, 2018CWE-311EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2018-8864 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 25, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In ATI Systems Emergency Mass Notification Systems (HPSS16, HPSS32, MHPSS, and ALERT4000) devices, a missing encryption of sensitive data vulnerability caused by specially crafted malicious radio transmissions may allow an attacker to remotely trigger false alarms.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8864?

CVE-2018-8864 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 25, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2018-8864?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-8864?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-8864?

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