What is the severity of CVE-2018-7502?

CVE-2018-7502 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7502?

To fix CVE-2018-7502, ensure that you update to the latest versions of Beckhoff TwinCAT software which include patches for this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-7502?

CVE-2018-7502 affects users of Beckhoff TwinCAT versions 2.11 and 3.1, including specific builds mentioned in the vulnerability report.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-7502?

CVE-2018-7502 could be exploited by attackers executing malicious code to manipulate user-supplied pointer values.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-7502?

Exploiting CVE-2018-7502 could allow an attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-7502

high

7.8

CWE

20 822

23/3/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-7502: Input Validation

First published: Fri Mar 23 2018(Updated: )

Kernel drivers in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.1 Build 4022.4, TwinCAT 2.11 R3 2259, and TwinCAT 3.1 lack proper validation of user-supplied pointer values. An attacker who is able to execute code on the target may be able to exploit this vulnerability to obtain SYSTEM privileges.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Beckhoff TwinCAT Extended Automation Runtime	=2.11
Beckhoff TwinCAT Extended Automation Runtime	=3.1
Beckhoff TwinCAT C++	=3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7502?
CVE-2018-7502 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7502?
To fix CVE-2018-7502, ensure that you update to the latest versions of Beckhoff TwinCAT software which include patches for this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-7502?
CVE-2018-7502 affects users of Beckhoff TwinCAT versions 2.11 and 3.1, including specific builds mentioned in the vulnerability report.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-7502?
CVE-2018-7502 could be exploited by attackers executing malicious code to manipulate user-supplied pointer values.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-7502?
Exploiting CVE-2018-7502 could allow an attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level on the affected system.

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