CVE-2018-7789
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CVE-2018-7789 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0). The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to remotely reboot Modicon M221 using crafted programing protocol frames.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0). The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to remotely reboot Modicon M221 using crafted programing protocol frames.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider-Electric | Modicon M221 Firmware | < 1.6.2.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105171Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-240-02Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-233-01/Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105171Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-240-02Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-233-01/Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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