CVE-2018-0496: Directory traversal issues in the D-Mod extractor in DFArc and DFArc2 (as well as in RTsoft's Dink Smallwood H

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-0496?

dfarc: upgrade to 3.14; dfarc2: upgrade to 3.14; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-0496 being exploited?

CVE-2018-0496 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-0496 affect?

CVE-2018-0496 affects dfarc, dfarc2, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal issues in the D-Mod extractor in DFArc and DFArc2 (as well as in RTsoft's Dink Smallwood HD / ProtonSDK version) before 3.14 allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the user's system.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-0496?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

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CVE-2018-0496 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dfarc, dfarc2, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal issues in the D-Mod extractor in DFArc and DFArc2 (as well as in RTsoft's Dink Smallwood HD / ProtonSDK version) before 3.14 allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the user's system.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: debian · dinknetwork

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-12 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dinknetwork dfarc UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.14

Fixed in: 3.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dfarc || rpm -q dfarc || dfarc --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dfarc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dfarc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

dinknetwork dfarc2 UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.14

Fixed in: 3.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dfarc2 || rpm -q dfarc2 || dfarc2 --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dfarc2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dfarc2

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-0496?

dfarc: upgrade to 3.14; dfarc2: upgrade to 3.14; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-0496 being exploited?

CVE-2018-0496 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-0496 affect?

CVE-2018-0496 affects dfarc, dfarc2, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal issues in the D-Mod extractor in DFArc and DFArc2 (as well as in RTsoft's Dink Smallwood HD / ProtonSDK version) before 3.14 allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the user's system.

How urgent is CVE-2018-0496?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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