CVE-2018-14797: 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 allow a specially crafted DLL file to be placed in the search path and loaded as an internal and valid DLL, which may allow arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Emerson DeltaV=11.3.1
Emerson DeltaV=12.3.1
Emerson DeltaV=13.3.0
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-2018-14797?

CVE-2018-14797 is a vulnerability in Emerson DeltaV DCS versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, R5 that allows a specially crafted DLL file to be loaded as an internal and valid DLL, which may allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-14797?

CVE-2018-14797 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-14797?

Emerson DeltaV DCS versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, and R5 are affected by CVE-2018-14797.

4

How can CVE-2018-14797 be exploited?

CVE-2018-14797 can be exploited by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path and loading it as an internal and valid DLL.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-14797?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-14797 at the following references: - http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105105 - https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-228-01

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