CVE-2018-5475
CVE-2018-5475 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge D60 Line Distance Relay Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Ge D60 Line Distance Relay Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in GE D60 Line Distance Relay devices running firmware Version 7.11 and prior. Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been identified, which may allow remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5475?
- A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in GE D60 Line Distance Relay devices running firmware Version 7.11 and prior. Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been identified, which may allow remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5475?
- CVE-2018-5475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-5475 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5475?
- CVE-2018-5475 affects Ge D60 Line Distance Relay Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5475?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-5475 published?
- CVE-2018-5475 was published on 2018-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:ge:d60_line_distance_relay_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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