CVE-2018-8833
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.27%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8833 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer 2.1.7.32 and prior caused by processing specially crafted .pm3 files may allow remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer 2.1.7.32 and prior caused by processing specially crafted .pm3 files may allow remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech | Webaccess Hmi Designer | <= 2.1.7.32 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103972Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-114-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103972Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-114-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8833?
Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer 2.1.7.32 and prior caused by processing specially crafted .pm3 files may allow remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-8833?
CVE-2018-8833 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8833?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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