#VU10865 Buffer overflow in ELCSoft - CVE-2018-7511
Published: March 7, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10865
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7511
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ELCSoft
ELCSoft
Software vendor:
Eaton
Eaton
Description
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 trick the victim into opening a specially crafted input, 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 buffer overflow when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted input, 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.