CVE-2018-7658
NTSServerSvc.exe in the server in Softros Network Time System 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending exactly 11 bytes.
Does this matter?
EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 38.5%, higher than 99% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.
Description
NTSServerSvc.exe in the server in Softros Network Time System 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending exactly 11 bytes.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- EPSS
- 38.55% probability · 99th percentile
- Public exploits
- 1 in Exploit-DB · first 6 March 2018
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Affected
- softros/network time system
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
EPSS moved from 24.5% on 21 September 2026 to 38.5% on 27 October 2026. The dashed line is the ten per cent mark our analysts treat as “patch before the next change window”.
Public exploits (1)
Entries in Exploit-DB that cite this CVE. Links go to the Exploit-DB page and to the file in the public repository; nothing is hosted here. A verified tick means the Exploit-DB team confirmed the exploit works against the stated version.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146645/Softros-Network-Time-System-Server-2.3.4-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44255/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146645/Softros-Network-Time-System-Server-2.3.4-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44255/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.