CVE-2018-13012: Download of code with improper integrity check in snsupd.exe and upd.exe in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft S

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-13012?

softcontrol enterprise suite: upgrade to 4.4.12; softcontrol syswatch: upgrade to 4.4.12; softcontrol tpsecure: upgrade to 4.4.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-13012 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13012 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-2018-13012 affect?

CVE-2018-13012 affects softcontrol enterprise suite, softcontrol syswatch, softcontrol tpsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Download of code with improper integrity check in snsupd.exe and upd.exe in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.12 allows the remote attacker to ex

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-13012?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-13012 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting softcontrol enterprise suite, softcontrol syswatch, softcontrol tpsecure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Download of code with improper integrity check in snsupd.exe and upd.exe in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.12 allows the remote attacker to execute unauthorized code by substituting a forged update server.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2018-06-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: safensoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-29 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

safensoft softcontrol enterprise suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.12

Fixed in: 4.4.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy softcontrol-enterprise-suite || rpm -q softcontrol-enterprise-suite || softcontrol-enterprise-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade softcontrol-enterprise-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade softcontrol-enterprise-suite

Note

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

safensoft softcontrol syswatch UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.12

Fixed in: 4.4.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy softcontrol-syswatch || rpm -q softcontrol-syswatch || softcontrol-syswatch --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade softcontrol-syswatch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade softcontrol-syswatch

Note

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

safensoft softcontrol tpsecure UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.12

Fixed in: 4.4.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy softcontrol-tpsecure || rpm -q softcontrol-tpsecure || softcontrol-tpsecure --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade softcontrol-tpsecure

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade softcontrol-tpsecure

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-13012?

softcontrol enterprise suite: upgrade to 4.4.12; softcontrol syswatch: upgrade to 4.4.12; softcontrol tpsecure: upgrade to 4.4.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-13012 being exploited?

CVE-2018-13012 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-2018-13012 affect?

CVE-2018-13012 affects softcontrol enterprise suite, softcontrol syswatch, softcontrol tpsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Download of code with improper integrity check in snsupd.exe and upd.exe in SAFE'N'SEC SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, and SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before 4.4.12 allows the remote attacker to ex

How urgent is CVE-2018-13012?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-5718 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE Improper restriction of write operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in snscore.sys in SoftControl/Sa

References

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