VDB-129754 · CVE-2018-20720 · BID 106641

ABB Relion 630 up to 1.1.0/1.2.0/1.3.0 SPA Message input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ABB Relion 630 up to 1.1.0/1.2.0/1.3.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component SPA Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-20720. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ABB Relion 630 up to 1.1.0/1.2.0/1.3.0. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component SPA Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

ABB Relion 630 devices 1.1 before 1.1.0.C0, 1.2 before 1.2.0.B3, and 1.3 before 1.3.0.A6 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a reboot command in an SPA message.

The bug was discovered 04/10/2018. The weakness was shared 01/16/2019 by Amir with Positive Technologies (Website). The advisory is available at search.abb.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20720 since 01/15/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 280 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.1.0.C0, 1.2.0.B3 or 1.3.0.A6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 106641†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Relion 630 1.1.0.C0/1.2.0.B3/1.3.0.A6

Timelineinfo

04/10/2018 🔍
01/15/2019 +280 days 🔍
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01/16/2019 +1 days 🔍
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05/01/2020 +471 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: search.abb.com
Researcher: Amir
Organization: Positive Technologies
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-20720 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20720
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129754
SecurityFocus: 106641 - ABB Relion 630 Series CVE-2018-20720 Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2019 12:17
Updated: 05/01/2020 16:44
Changes: 01/16/2019 12:17 (60), 05/01/2020 16:44 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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