CVE-2018-18993

Description

Two stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been discovered in CX-One Versions 4.42 and prior (CX-Programmer Versions 9.66 and prior and CX-Server Versions 5.0.23 and prior). When processing project files, the application allows input data to exceed the buffer. An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to overflow the buffer and execute code under the privileges of the application.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.56%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a CX-One (CX-Programmer and CX-Server)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-338-01 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106106 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-18993?
CVE-2018-18993 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-18993?
To fix CVE-2018-18993, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-18993 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-18993 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-18993?
CVE-2018-18993 affects n/a CX-One (CX-Programmer and CX-Server).
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