CVE-2018-7840: High severity schneider-electric pelco videoxpert vulnerability

Published May 22, 2019
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Updated

A Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability exists in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1 which could allow an attacker to cause the system to call an incorrect DLL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pelco Videoxpert Opscenter<3.1

Event History

May 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-7840?

CVE-2018-7840 is a vulnerability known as Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) that exists in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1.

2

How does CVE-2018-7840 impact VideoXpert OpsCenter?

CVE-2018-7840 can allow an attacker to cause the system to call an incorrect DLL, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system compromise.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7840?

The severity of CVE-2018-7840 is rated as high with a score of 7.8.

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-7840?

To fix CVE-2018-7840, it is recommended to upgrade to VideoXpert OpsCenter version 3.1 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7840?

More information about CVE-2018-7840 can be found at the following link: https://www.schneider-electric.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-071-01

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