CVE-2018-7445—MikroTik RouterOS Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2022-09-08 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2018-7445
Project:
MikroTik
Product:
RouterOS
Date Added:
2022-09-08
Due Date:
2022-09-29
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

MikroTik RouterOS Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

In MikroTik RouterOS, a stack-based buffer overflow occurs when processing NetBIOS session request messages. Remote attackers with access to the service can exploit this vulnerability and gain code execution on the system.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://www.coresecurity.com/core-labs/advisories/mikrotik-routeros-smb-buffer-overflow#vendor_update, https://mikrotik.com/download
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7445

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