CVE-2018-17905 Memory corruption in CX-Supervisor

High 7.8 Published 5 Nov 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attacker can cause memory corruption and potential code execution by tampering with project files in Omron CX-Supervisor.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-17905?

CVE-2018-17905 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Omron CX-Supervisor, published on 5 Nov 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

When processing project files in Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.4.1.0 and prior and tampering with a specific byte, memory corruption may occur within a specific object.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17905?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Omron Cx-Supervisor.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17905?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17905 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-17905 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17905 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-64p5-xg8g-w3m2.