Stack-based buffer overflow in D60 Line Distance Relay - CVE-2018-5475
Published: February 16, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10619
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5475
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: GE
Affected software:
D60 Line Distance Relay
D60 Line Distance Relay
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-5475
Install update from vendor's website.
https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=d60&type=7
https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=d60&type=7