CVE-2018-7511: eaton eaton elcsoft Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.8v2.0MediumModified
Published 20-03-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-7511 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in eaton eaton elcsoft. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.02%
0%100%
Low · -1.81 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-03-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Eaton ELCSoft versions 2.04.02 and prior, there are multiple cases where specially crafted files could cause a buffer overflow which, in turn, may allow remote execution of arbitrary code.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.02%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
81%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-1.81 pp
From 3.83% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.02%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- 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.
- CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
Affected systems
Eaton2 products
- eaton elcsoft2.04.02 and prior
- elcsoft< 2.04.02
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-065-03X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource