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CVE-2018-7803

5.9 · MEDIUM

A CWE-754 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists in Triconex TriStation Emulator V1.2.0, which could cause the emulator to crash when sending a specially crafted…

Published May 22, 2019CWE-754EPSS 1.14%

Overview

CVE-2018-7803 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A CWE-754 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists in Triconex TriStation Emulator V1.2.0, which could cause the emulator to crash when sending a specially crafted packet. The emulator is used infrequently for application logic testing. It is susceptible to an attack only while running in off-line mode. This vulnerability does not exist in Triconex hardware products and therefore has no effect on the operating safety functions in a plant.

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-2018-7803?

CVE-2018-7803 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-7803?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-7803?

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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