CVE-2018-6625: In WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150, the driver file (ZAMGUARD32.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial o

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-6625 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting anti-malware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150, the driver file (ZAMGUARD32.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x80002010.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2018-02-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: watchdogdevelopment

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-05 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

watchdogdevelopment anti-malware DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.74.186.150

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.74.186.150

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy anti-malware || rpm -q anti-malware || anti-malware --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.74.186.150 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison anti-malware sudo apt install anti-malware=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.74.186.150> sudo apt-mark hold anti-malware

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list anti-malware sudo dnf downgrade anti-malware-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.74.186.150> sudo dnf versionlock add anti-malware

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2018-6625?

anti-malware: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-6625 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6625 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-2018-6625 affect?

CVE-2018-6625 affects anti-malware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In WatchDog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150, the driver file (ZAMGUARD32.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x80002010.

How urgent is CVE-2018-6625?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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