CVE-2018-7242

Description

Vulnerable hash algorithms exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon Premium, Modicon Quantum, Modicon M340, and BMXNOR0200 controllers in all versions of the communication modules. The algorithm used to encrypt the password is vulnerable to hash collision attacks.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric SE Modicon Premium, Modicon Quantum, Modicon M340, BMXNOR0200
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-081-01/ vendor advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-086-01 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103543 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7242?
CVE-2018-7242 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7242?
To fix CVE-2018-7242, 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-2018-7242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-7242?
CVE-2018-7242 affects Schneider Electric SE Modicon Premium, Modicon Quantum, Modicon M340, BMXNOR0200.
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