Vulnerability identifier: #VU11114

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7531

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OSIsoft PI Data Archive
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: OSIsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker can cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can use unvalidated custom requests and cause the server to crash.

Mitigation
Update to version 2017 R2.

Vulnerable software versions

OSIsoft PI Data Archive: All versions

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External links
http://techsupport.osisoft.com/Troubleshooting/Alerts/AL00339

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.