CVE-2018-17916: Buffer Overflow
InduSoft Web Studio versions prior to 8.1 SP2, and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) versions prior to 2017 SP2. A remote attacker could send a carefully crafted packet to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability during tag, alarm, or event related actions such as read and write, with potential for code to be executed. If InduSoft Web Studio remote communication security was not enabled, or a password was left blank, a remote user could send a carefully crafted packet to invoke an arbitrary process, with potential for code to be executed. The code would be executed under the privileges of the InduSoft Web Studio or InTouch Edge HMI runtime and could lead to a compromise of the InduSoft Web Studio or InTouch Edge HMI server machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-17916.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17916?
The severity of CVE-2018-17916 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17916?
InduSoft Web Studio versions prior to 8.1 SP2 and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) versions prior to 2017 SP2 are affected by CVE-2018-17916.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2018-17916?
A remote attacker could send a carefully crafted packet to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability during tag, alarm, or event related actions.
Are there any references for CVE-2018-17916?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-17916 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-01), [Reference 2](https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-34).