CVE-2018-25146CWE-863

Microhard Systems IPn4G 1.1.0 Service Control Denial of Service

High · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v4.0
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An undocumented vulnerability in Microhard Systems IPn4G lets attackers manipulate running system processes! Just think of it as a sneaky engineer with a backstage pass causing chaos behind the scenes! Picture a restaurant where an unsuspecting waiter is secretly authorized to go into the kitchen and change the orders without anyone knowing. That’s how this hidden feature operates, allowing attackers to disrupt services by sending arbitrary signals to kill crucial processes. This vulnerability could lead to significant service disruptions, as attackers can terminate essential background processes or system services. Imagine your favorite app or service suddenly crashing and needing a restart – absolutely frustrating and potentially costly for users!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant where an unsuspecting waiter is secretly authorized to go into the kitchen and change the orders without anyone knowing. That’s how this hidden feature operates, allowing attackers to disrupt services by sending arbitrary signals to kill crucial processes. CVE-2018-25146 allows authenticated attackers to list and terminate running system processes through a hidden feature in Microhard Systems IPn4G 1.1.0. This means users with access can send arbitrary signals to control background tasks, leading to service interruptions.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to significant service disruptions, as attackers can terminate essential background processes or system services. Imagine your favorite app or service suddenly crashing and needing a restart – absolutely frustrating and potentially costly for users! Immediate action is required: Update Microhard Systems IPn4G to the latest patched version to eliminate this risk. Additionally, review user access levels to ensure unauthorized users don't have access to these hidden features. Regular audits can help catch similar issues before they affect your systems! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00488 · 41.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization
Published
2025-12-24T19:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 DEC 19:27Z
    Microhard Systems IPn4G 1.1.0 Service Control Denial of Service
    cvelistv5