CVE-2018-19018 Memory corruption in CX-Supervisor

High 7.3 Published 12 Feb 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted project file in CX-Supervisor.

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

What is CVE-2018-19018?

CVE-2018-19018 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in ICS-CERT CX-Supervisor, published on 12 Feb 2019. 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

An access of uninitialized pointer vulnerability in CX-Supervisor (Versions 3.42 and prior) could lead to type confusion when processing project files. An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.

Weakness: CWE-824

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19018?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Omron Cx-Supervisor.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19018 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-2018-19018 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19018 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cq7x-c2fj-552h.