CVE-2018-17925: Medium severity ge digital proficy ifix 2022 vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2018
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Updated

Multiple instances of this vulnerability (Unsafe ActiveX Control Marked Safe For Scripting) have been identified in the third-party ActiveX object provided to GE iFIX versions 2.0 - 5.8 by Gigasoft. Only the independent use of the Gigasoft charting package outside the iFIX product may expose users to the reported vulnerability. The reported method shown to impact Internet Explorer is not exposed in the iFIX product, nor is the core functionality of the iFIX product known to be impacted.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GE iFIX>=2.0<=5.8

Event History

Oct 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-17925?

CVE-2018-17925 is a vulnerability that involves multiple instances of an unsafe ActiveX control marked safe for scripting.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17925?

CVE-2018-17925 affects GE iFIX versions 2.0 to 5.8.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-17925?

CVE-2018-17925 has a severity rating of 4.8, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-17925?

To fix CVE-2018-17925, users should update to a patched version of GE iFIX that addresses the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17925?

More information about CVE-2018-17925 can be found at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105540) and [ICS-CERT Advisories](https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-282-01).

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