CVE-2018-17909
CVE-2018-17909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Omron Cx-supervisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Omron Cx-supervisor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
When processing project files in Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.4.1.0 and prior, the application fails to check if it is referencing freed memory, which may allow an attacker to execute code under the context of the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17909?
- When processing project files in Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.4.1.0 and prior, the application fails to check if it is referencing freed memory, which may allow an attacker to execute code under the context of the application.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17909?
- CVE-2018-17909 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-17909 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17909?
- CVE-2018-17909 affects Omron Cx-supervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17909?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-17909 published?
- CVE-2018-17909 was published on 2018-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:omron:cx-supervisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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