SB2018122015 - Remote code execution in Schneider Electric Pro-face GP-Pro EX
Published: December 20, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018122015
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7832)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when GP-Pro EX is launched. A remote attacker can trick the victim into processing a specially crafted input and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.