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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-5718?

softcontrol enterprise suite: upgrade to 4.4.1; softcontrol syswatch: upgrade to 4.4.1; softcontrol tpsecure: upgrade to 4.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-5718 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5718 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-2018-5718 affect?

CVE-2018-5718 affects softcontrol enterprise suite, softcontrol syswatch, softcontrol tpsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper restriction of write operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in snscore.sys in SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before version 4.4.1 allows local users t

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-5718 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) 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.

Improper restriction of write operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in snscore.sys in SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before version 4.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or modify kernel-mode memory via loading of a forged DLL into an user-mode process.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-06-12
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

2018-06-12 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

safensoft softcontrol enterprise suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.1

Fixed in: 4.4.1

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 4.4.1 (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: < 4.4.1

Fixed in: 4.4.1

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 4.4.1 (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: < 4.4.1

Fixed in: 4.4.1

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 4.4.1 (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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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-2018-5718?

softcontrol enterprise suite: upgrade to 4.4.1; softcontrol syswatch: upgrade to 4.4.1; softcontrol tpsecure: upgrade to 4.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-5718 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5718 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-2018-5718 affect?

CVE-2018-5718 affects softcontrol enterprise suite, softcontrol syswatch, softcontrol tpsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper restriction of write operations within the bounds of a memory buffer in snscore.sys in SoftControl/SafenSoft SysWatch, SoftControl/SafenSoft TPSecure, SoftControl/SafenSoft Enterprise Suite before version 4.4.1 allows local users t

How urgent is CVE-2018-5718?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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