CVE-2018-20818: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 21, 2019
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Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in the OpenPLC controller, in the OpenPLCv2 and OpenPLCv3 versions. It occurs in the modbus.cpp mapUnusedIO() function, which can cause a runtime crash of the PLC or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Openplcproject Openplc V2 Firmware
Openplcproject Openplc V2
Openplcproject Openplc V3 Firmware
Openplcproject Openplc V3

Event History

Apr 21, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20818?

CVE-2018-20818 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a runtime crash of the OpenPLC controller.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20818?

To fix CVE-2018-20818, users should upgrade to the latest stable version of OpenPLC that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

What versions of OpenPLC are affected by CVE-2018-20818?

CVE-2018-20818 affects the OpenPLC versions 2 and 3 firmware.

4

What kind of impact can CVE-2018-20818 have?

CVE-2018-20818 can lead to a runtime crash of the PLC, potentially interrupting operation.

5

What component of the OpenPLC does CVE-2018-20818 affect?

CVE-2018-20818 specifically affects the modbus.cpp mapUnusedIO() function within the OpenPLC controller.

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