CVE-2018-7823: Medium severity schneider electric somachine basic vulnerability

Published May 22, 2019
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Updated

A Environment (CWE-2) vulnerability exists in SoMachine Basic, all versions, and Modicon M221(all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.10.0.0) which could cause remote launch of SoMachine Basic when sending crafted ethernet message.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Schneider-electric Somachine Basic
Schneider-electric Modicon M221 Firmware<1.10.0.0
Schneider-electric Modicon M221

Event History

May 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-7823.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-7823?

The severity level of CVE-2018-7823 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7823?

CVE-2018-7823 affects SoMachine Basic (all versions) and Modicon M221 firmware versions prior to V1.10.0.0.

4

How can CVE-2018-7823 be exploited?

CVE-2018-7823 can be exploited by sending a crafted ethernet message, which could cause remote launch of SoMachine Basic.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-7823?

To fix CVE-2018-7823, it is recommended to update to firmware V1.10.0.0 or later for Modicon M221, and follow any security advisories provided by Schneider-electric for SoMachine Basic.

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