CVE-2018-7838

Description

A CWE-119 Buffer Errors vulnerability exists in Modicon M580 CPU - BMEP582040, all versions before V2.90, and Modicon Ethernet Module BMENOC0301, all versions before V2.16, which could cause denial of service on the FTP service of the controller or the Ethernet BMENOC module when it receives a FTP CWD command with a data length greater than 1020 bytes. A power cycle is then needed to reactivate the FTP service.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Modicon Modicon M580 CPU - BMEP582040 all versions before V2.90 and Modicon Ethernet Module BMENOC0301 all versions before V2.16
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7838?
CVE-2018-7838 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7838?
To fix CVE-2018-7838, 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-2018-7838 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7838 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-2018-7838?
CVE-2018-7838 affects Modicon Modicon M580 CPU - BMEP582040 all versions before V2.90 and Modicon Ethernet Module BMENOC0301 all versions before V2.16.
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