SB2018041808 - Remote code execution in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition
Published: April 18, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018041808
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8840)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a carefully crafted packet during a tag, alarm, or event related action such as read and write, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.