CVE-2018-8840: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 18, 2018
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Updated

A remote attacker could send a carefully crafted packet in InduSoft Web Studio v8.1 and prior versions, and/or InTouch Machine Edition 2017 v8.1 and prior versions during a tag, alarm, or event related action such as read and write, which may allow remote code execution.

Affected Software

2 affected components
InduSoft Web Studio<=8.1
Industrial-software Intouch Machine Edition 2017<=8.1

Event History

Apr 18, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8840?

CVE-2018-8840 has a severity rating that indicates it may allow for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8840?

To fix CVE-2018-8840, upgrade to versions later than 8.1 for InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition 2017.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-8840?

CVE-2018-8840 affects InduSoft Web Studio v8.1 and prior, as well as InTouch Machine Edition 2017 v8.1 and prior.

4

What exploitation method is used in CVE-2018-8840?

CVE-2018-8840 can be exploited through sending a crafted packet during actions like read and write related to tags, alarms, or events.

5

Who should be concerned about CVE-2018-8840?

Organizations using InduSoft Web Studio or InTouch Machine Edition versions susceptible to CVE-2018-8840 should be concerned due to the potential for remote code execution.

Contact

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