Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects a Micropoint proactive defense software kernel driver. A local user could trigger a Windows crash, and the CVE leaves open unspecified other impact. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and the provided sources do not name a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize validation if Micropoint endpoint software exists in the environment. Business urgency is moderate because impact is local denial of service, but unsupported kernel security drivers can create operational risk.
Technical view
CVE-2018-6630 concerns mp110005.sys in Micropoint proactive defense software 2.0.20266.0146. The driver does not validate input values for IOCTL 0x8000014c, allowing local users to cause denial of service through BSOD, with unspecified other impact not further evidenced in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints that have the specific Micropoint proactive defense software version and driver installed. The CVE record does not provide CPEs, supported product metadata, or deployment prevalence.
Exploitation context
A public proof-of-concept reference exists, but the bundle does not show active exploitation, KEV listing, remote exploitation, or reliable privilege-escalation impact. Treat this as locally reachable driver attack surface until vendor evidence says otherwise.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, vendor advisory, or confirmed patch is present in the source bundle. Do not infer privilege escalation from “unspecified other impact” without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for Micropoint proactive defense software and mp110005.sys version 2.0.20266.0146.
- Check Micropoint or current distributor guidance for fixed versions or supported removal guidance.
- Restrict local administrative access and untrusted code execution on systems running the driver.
- Prioritize replacement or isolation where the affected driver remains required and unsupported.
Validation and detection
- Search endpoint inventories for mp110005.sys and Micropoint proactive defense software installations.
- Confirm driver file version against 2.0.20266.0146 where the product is present.
- Review crash telemetry for BSOD events involving mp110005.sys.
- Document whether vendor guidance, replacement, or compensating controls are available.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/ZhiyuanWang-Chengdu-Qihoo360/Micropoint_POC/tree/master/mp110005/8000014cCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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