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CVE-2018-11691

9.8 · CRITICAL

Emerson DeltaV Smart Switch Command Center application, available in versions 11.3.x and 12.3.1, was unable to change the DeltaV Smart Switches’ management password upon commissioning.

Published May 14, 2019CWE-798EPSS 2.30%

Overview

CVE-2018-11691 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Emerson DeltaV Smart Switch Command Center application, available in versions 11.3.x and 12.3.1, was unable to change the DeltaV Smart Switches’ management password upon commissioning. Emerson released patches for DeltaV workstations to address this issue, and the patches can be downloaded from Emerson’s Guardian Support Portal. Please refer to the DeltaV Security Notification DSN19003 (KBA NK-1900-0808) for more information about this issue. DeltaV versions 13.3 and higher use the Network Device Command Center application to manage DeltaV Smart Switches, and this newer application is not impacted by this issue. After patching the Smart Switch Command Center, users are required to either commission the DeltaV Smart Switches or change password using the tool.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.emerson.com/documents/automation/deltav-smart-switches-en-179014.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/109110Refwww.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-190-01Refwww.emerson.com/documents/automation/deltav-smart-switches-en-179014.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/109110Refwww.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-190-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11691?

CVE-2018-11691 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2018-11691?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-11691?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-11691?

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