CVE-2018-7499: Buffer Overflow

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 stack-based buffer overflow 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 is the severity of CVE-2018-7499?

CVE-2018-7499 is considered to have high severity due to the presence of multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-7499?

To mitigate CVE-2018-7499, upgrade to versions of Advantech WebAccess, WebAccess Dashboard, WebAccess Scada Node, and WebAccess/NMS that are higher than the affected versions listed in the vulnerability description.

3

What versions of Advantech WebAccess are affected by CVE-2018-7499?

Affected versions include Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, V8.3.0 and prior, among others.

4

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2018-7499 include?

CVE-2018-7499 includes several stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

5

Can CVE-2018-7499 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-7499 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to the nature of the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

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