CVE-2018-7238 Memory corruption in Pelco Sarix Professional

Critical 9.8 Published 9 Mar 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the web-based GUI of Pelco Sarix Professional cameras.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-7238?

CVE-2018-7238 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE Pelco Sarix Professional, published on 9 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exist in the web-based GUI of Schneider Electric's Pelco Sarix Professional in all firmware versions prior to 3.29.67 which could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7238?

It affects 20 products.

Products include Schneider-Electric Ibp1110-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ibp219-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ibp319-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ibp519-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Ibps110-1er Firmware, Schneider-Electric Imp1110-1 Firmware and 14 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7238?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7238 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-2018-7238 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7238 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pqq6-6c9f-5mpm.