SB2018021611 - Remote code execution in GE D60 Line Distance Relay
Published: February 16, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018021611
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5475)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to multiple stack-based buffer overflows. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5473)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to buffer overflow when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted files, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.