Eaton ELCSoft up to 2.04.02 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Eaton ELCSoft up to 2.04.02. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-7511. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Eaton ELCSoft up to 2.04.02. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Eaton ELCSoft versions 2.04.02 and prior, there are multiple cases where specially crafted files could cause a buffer overflow which, in turn, may allow remote execution of arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2018. The weakness was published 03/20/2018 by Ariele Caltabiano with Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared at eaton.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-7511 since 02/26/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 14 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 103301†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

• Eaton

Name

• ELCSoft

Version

• 2.04.02

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.3
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

02/26/2018 🔍
03/06/2018 +8 days 🔍
03/06/2018 +0 days 🔍
03/20/2018 +14 days 🔍
03/20/2018 +0 days 🔍
03/21/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/15/2020 +665 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: eaton.com
Researcher: Ariele Caltabiano
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-7511 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-7511
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114825
SecurityFocus: 103301 - Eaton ELCSoft Programming Software CVE-2018-7511 Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2018 09:12
Updated: 01/15/2020 10:30
Changes: 03/21/2018 09:12 (57), 01/15/2020 10:30 (6)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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