CVE-2018-11691: Critical severity emerson ve6046 vulnerability

Published May 14, 2019
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Emerson Ve6046 Firmware=09.0.12
Emerson Ve6046

Event History

May 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11691?

CVE-2018-11691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on security management operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11691?

To fix CVE-2018-11691, users should apply the available patches provided by Emerson for the DeltaV workstations.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-11691?

CVE-2018-11691 affects Emerson DeltaV Smart Switch Command Center application versions 11.3.x and 12.3.1.

4

What impact does CVE-2018-11691 have on DeltaV Smart Switches?

CVE-2018-11691 allows an inability to change management passwords upon commissioning, potentially compromising device security.

5

Is the Emerson Ve6046 device vulnerable to CVE-2018-11691?

The Emerson Ve6046 device is not listed as vulnerable to CVE-2018-11691, depending on the firmware version used.

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