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CVE-2018-16196

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple Yokogawa products that contain Vnet/IP Open Communication Driver (CENTUM CS 3000(R3.05.00 - R3.09.50), CENTUM CS 3000 Entry Class(R3.05.00 - R3.09.50), CENTUM VP(R4.01.00 - R6.03.10), CENT…

Published Jan 9, 2019CWE-20EPSS 3.34%

Overview

CVE-2018-16196 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 9, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple Yokogawa products that contain Vnet/IP Open Communication Driver (CENTUM CS 3000(R3.05.00 - R3.09.50), CENTUM CS 3000 Entry Class(R3.05.00 - R3.09.50), CENTUM VP(R4.01.00 - R6.03.10), CENTUM VP Entry Class(R4.01.00 - R6.03.10), Exaopc(R3.10.00 - R3.75.00), PRM(R2.06.00 - R3.31.00), ProSafe-RS(R1.02.00 - R4.02.00), FAST/TOOLS(R9.02.00 - R10.02.00), B/M9000 VP(R6.03.01 - R8.01.90)) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service attack that may result in stopping Vnet/IP Open Communication Driver's communication via unspecified vectors.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16196?

CVE-2018-16196 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 9, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-16196?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-16196?

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.

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