CVE-2018-19029 Null dereference in LCDS Laquis SCADA

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can achieve remote code execution, data exfiltration, or system crash in LCDS Laquis SCADA by supplying a crafted project file with a controlled memory pointer.

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-2018-19029?

CVE-2018-19029 is a high-severity vulnerability in LCDS Laquis SCADA, published on 5 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

LCDS Laquis SCADA prior to version 4.1.0.4150 allows an attacker using a specially crafted project file to supply a pointer for a controlled memory address, which may allow remote code execution, data exfiltration, or cause a system crash.

Weakness: CWE-476, CWE-822

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19029?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lcds Laquis Scada.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19029?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19029 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-19029 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19029 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h598-h2hg-rch5.

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