CVE-2018-18988: ics-cert lcds laquis scada Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 8.8v3.0HighModified
Published 01-02-2019Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-18988 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in ics-cert lcds laquis scada. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.57%
0%100%
Low · -0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-02-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
LCDS Laquis SCADA prior to version 4.1.0.4150 allows execution of script code by opening a specially crafted report format file. This may allow remote code execution, data exfiltration, or cause a system crash.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.57%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.03 pp
From 2.60% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.57%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Affected systems
Ics-cert1 product
- lcds laquis scadaAll versions prior to version 4.1.0.4150
Lcds1 product
- laquis_scada< 4.1.0.4150
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource