CVE-2018-7525: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 21, 2018
·Updated
In Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.30 and prior, processing a malformed packet by a certain executable may cause an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Omron CX-Supervisor<=3.30
Event History
Mar 21, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-7525?
CVE-2018-7525 is a vulnerability in Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.30 and prior that allows an attacker to cause an untrusted pointer dereference by processing a malformed packet.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7525?
CVE-2018-7525 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.
3
How does CVE-2018-7525 affect Omron CX-Supervisor?
CVE-2018-7525 affects Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.30 and prior.
4
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-7525?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-7525 by sending a specially crafted malformed packet to the affected Omron CX-Supervisor software.
5
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-7525?
Yes, to fix CVE-2018-7525, users should upgrade to a version of Omron CX-Supervisor that is later than 3.30.