CVE-2018-14791: High severity emerson deltav vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2018
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Updated

Emerson DeltaV DCS versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, R5 may allow non-administrative users to change executable and library files on the affected products.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Emerson DeltaV=11.3.1
Emerson DeltaV=12.3.1
Emerson DeltaV=13.3
Emerson DeltaV=13.3.1
Emerson DeltaV=r5

Event History

Aug 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-14791?

CVE-2018-14791 is a vulnerability in Emerson DeltaV DCS versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, and R5 that may allow non-administrative users to change executable and library files on the affected products.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14791?

The severity of CVE-2018-14791 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2018-14791 affect Emerson DeltaV DCS?

CVE-2018-14791 affects Emerson DeltaV DCS versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, and R5 by allowing non-administrative users to change executable and library files.

4

Are there any known references for CVE-2018-14791?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-14791 at the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105105, [2] https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-228-01

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-14791?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-14791 is 269.

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