CVE-2018-7497: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 15, 2018
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Updated

In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.220170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, several untrusted pointer dereference vulnerabilities have been identified, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Advantech WebAccess<=8.2_20170817
Advantech WebAccess<=8.3.0
Advantech WebAccess Dashboard<=2.0.15
Advantech WebAccess SCADA<8.3.1
Advantech Webaccess\/nms<=2.0.3

Event History

May 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the affected versions of software for CVE-2018-7497?

CVE-2018-7497 affects Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, and WebAccess/NMS versions up to 2.0.3.

2

What is the nature of the vulnerabilities in CVE-2018-7497?

CVE-2018-7497 identifies several untrusted pointer dereference vulnerabilities that could be exploited.

3

How do I remediate CVE-2018-7497?

To fix CVE-2018-7497, update the affected Advantech software to the latest versions available.

4

Is CVE-2018-7497 considered a high-risk vulnerability?

CVE-2018-7497 is categorized as a high-risk vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.

5

What impact could CVE-2018-7497 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-7497 could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of the affected Advantech software.

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