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CVE-2018-3989

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  • Published2019-02-05
  • WeaknessCWE-908

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Description

An exploitable kernel memory disclosure vulnerability exists in the 0x8200E804 IOCTL handler functionality of WIBU-SYSTEMS WibuKey.sys Version 6.40 (Build 2400).A specially crafted IRP request can cause the driver to return uninitialized memory, resulting in kernel memory disclosure. An attacker can send an IRP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Timeline

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  1. 2019-02-0523:29CVE publishedNVD

Observed activity

isMalicious corpus · updated 2026-11-03 21:37 UTC
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Versions per branch

NVD
Wibu wibukeyversion to verify
BranchAffectedFixed in
6.40= 6.40no fix published

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Distribution builds and vendor advisories

Packages from OSV.dev and products from the vendors' CSAF advisories.

version not verifiedVersions not verified: read as OSV.dev and the vendors publish them, not checked against each vendor's release list.

Vendor advisories

  • ICSA-19-043-03 CISA9 known affected

    WIBU SYSTEMS AG WibuKey Digital Rights Management (Update D)

    Siemens SICAM 230: All Versions 7.20 and prior · 3.16: All versions prior to vP007 · Siemens SISHIP EMCS IMAC IPMS: All versions · +6 more

Full record on NVD

Fix

  1. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-19-043-03 · 9 productsUpdated Wibu Systems Software can be found at the following link:
  2. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-19-043-03 · 9 productshttps://www.wibu.com/support/user/downloads-user-software.html
  3. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-19-043-03 · 9 productsSiemens has an updated software version for the affected SISHIP products that resolves the vulnerabilities. Users are advised to contact Siemens customer support for details.
  4. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-19-043-03 · 9 productsSiemens has released the following updates for WinCC OA that address the WibuKey vulnerabilities (login required):
  5. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-19-043-03 · 9 productsWinCC OA users can also apply the following general mitigations below to resolve the vulnerabilities.
  6. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-19-043-03 · 9 productsSiemens recommends users upgrade to WibuKey DRM Version 6.50 or newer for all affected Siemens products. Siemens also recommends mitigating CVE-2018-3991 by blocking Port 22347/TCP. For detailed information, see Siemens security advisories SSA-760124, SSA-844562, and SSA-902727 at the following lin…

Detection

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Metasploit modules
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Sources

  • CNACVSS 3.04.3known since 2026-10-23
  • NVDCVSS 3.05.5read 2026-10-23
  • NVDCVSS 2.02.1read 2026-10-23
  • NVDweakness (CWE)CWE-908read 2026-10-23
  • FIRST EPSSEPSS score0.6 %2026-11-03

Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
2019-02-05
Last Modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Modified

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3989?

An exploitable kernel memory disclosure vulnerability exists in the 0x8200E804 IOCTL handler functionality of WIBU-SYSTEMS WibuKey.sys Version 6.40 (Build 2400).A specially crafted IRP request can cause the driver to return uninitialized memory, resulting in kernel memory disclosure. An attacker can send an IRP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2018-3989 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-3989 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.6% on 2026-11-03, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-3989?

CVE-2018-3989 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM severity), with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

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