Vulnerability identifier: #VU13802

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10608

CWE-ID: CWE-400

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SEL AcSELerator Architect
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SEL Compass
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to resource exhaustion when the AcSELerator Architect FTP client connects to a malicious FTP server. A remote attacker can consume memory and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Vulnerable software versions

SEL AcSELerator Architect: 2.2.24.0

SEL Compass: 3.0.5.1

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-191-02

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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.