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.

How severe is CVE-2018-14797?

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

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.

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.

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

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-14797

high

7.8

CWE

427

23/8/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-14797

First published: Thu Aug 23 2018(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.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Emerson DeltaV	=11.3.1
Emerson DeltaV	=12.3.1
Emerson DeltaV	=13.3.0
Emerson DeltaV	=13.3.1
Emerson DeltaV	=r5

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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.
How severe is CVE-2018-14797?
CVE-2018-14797 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
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.
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.
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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