CVE-2018-10728: Buffer Overflow

Published May 17, 2018
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Updated

All Phoenix Contact managed FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, 48xx products running firmware version 1.0 to 1.33 are prone to buffer overflows (a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10731).

Affected Software

58 affected components
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005 Firmware>1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005t Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005t
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3004t-fx Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3004t-fx
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3004t-fx St Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3004t-fx St
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3008 Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3008
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3008t Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3008t
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3006t-2fx Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3006t-2fx
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3006t-2fx St Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3006t-2fx St
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3012e-2sfx Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3012e-2sfx
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3016e Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3016e
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3016 Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3016
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3016t Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3016t
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3006t-2fx Sm Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3006t-2fx Sm
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4008t-2sfp Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4008t-2sfp
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4008t-2gt-4fx Sm Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4008t-2gt-4fx Sm
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4008t-2gt-3fx Sm Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4008t-2gt-3fx Sm
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Lc-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Lc-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm St-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm St-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx St-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx St-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm Lc-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm Lc-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4012t 2gt 2fx Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4012t 2gt 2fx
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4012t-2gt-2fx St Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4012t-2gt-2fx St
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4824e-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4824e-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4800e-24fx-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4800e-24fx-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4800e-24fx Sm-4gc Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4800e-24fx Sm-4gc
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3012e-2fx Sm Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3012e-2fx Sm
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4000t-8poe-2sfp-r Firmware>=1.0<=1.33
Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 4000t-8poe-2sfp-r

Remediation

Patch Available

https://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2018-006

Patch Available

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-137-02

Event History

May 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10728?

CVE-2018-10728 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability, which can lead to potential system crashes or remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-10728?

To mitigate CVE-2018-10728, update the firmware of all affected Phoenix Contact managed FL SWITCH products to a version later than 1.33.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-10728?

CVE-2018-10728 affects Phoenix Contact managed FL SWITCH products running firmware versions 1.0 to 1.33, including models like FL SWITCH 3005 and FL SWITCH 4808e.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2018-10728?

The risks associated with CVE-2018-10728 include unauthorized access, data corruption, and complete loss of device functionality due to buffer overflow exploitation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-10728?

As a workaround for CVE-2018-10728, temporarily segmenting networks or disabling remote management features may reduce exposure until firmware updates can be applied.

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