CVE-2018-17913 Memory corruption in CX-Supervisor
Type confusion in Omron CX-Supervisor allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious project files, impacting industrial control systems.
- 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-2018-17913?
CVE-2018-17913 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
A type confusion vulnerability exists when processing project files in Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.4.1.0 and prior, which may allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the application.
Weakness: CWE-704
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17913?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Omron Cx-Supervisor.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17913?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17913 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-2018-17913 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17913 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Omron CX-Supervisor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6j4-3rqw-q54p.