What is the severity of CVE-2018-6687?

CVE-2018-6687 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via an infinite loop during file scanning.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6687?

To fix CVE-2018-6687, update McAfee GetSusp to version 3.0.0.462 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6687?

CVE-2018-6687 affects McAfee GetSusp versions 3.0.0.461 and earlier on all supported Microsoft Windows operating systems.

What actions can an attacker take with CVE-2018-6687?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-6687 to disrupt the functionality of a manual GetSusp scan, leading to a Denial of Service.

Is CVE-2018-6687 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2018-6687 is not remotely exploitable, as it requires local access to initiate a scan with specially crafted files.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-6687

medium

6.5

CWE

835

21/2/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-6687: GetSusp (a free McAfee tool) update fixes an infinite loop vulnerability (CVE-2018-6687)

First published: Thu Feb 21 2019(Updated: )

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in McAfee GetSusp (GetSusp) 3.0.0.461 and earlier allows attackers to DoS a manual GetSusp scan via while scanning a specifically crafted file . GetSusp is a free standalone McAfee tool that runs on several versions of Microsoft Windows.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee GetSusp	<=3.0.0.461
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6687?
CVE-2018-6687 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via an infinite loop during file scanning.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6687?
To fix CVE-2018-6687, update McAfee GetSusp to version 3.0.0.462 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6687?
CVE-2018-6687 affects McAfee GetSusp versions 3.0.0.461 and earlier on all supported Microsoft Windows operating systems.
What actions can an attacker take with CVE-2018-6687?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-6687 to disrupt the functionality of a manual GetSusp scan, leading to a Denial of Service.
Is CVE-2018-6687 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2018-6687 is not remotely exploitable, as it requires local access to initiate a scan with specially crafted files.

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