CVE-2018-7511
CVE-2018-7511 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eaton Elcsoft with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Eaton Elcsoft
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-7511?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2018-7511?
- CVE-2018-7511 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-7511 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-7511?
- CVE-2018-7511 affects Eaton Elcsoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-7511?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-7511 published?
- CVE-2018-7511 was published on 2018-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.eaton.com/ecm/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&allowInterrupt=1&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&noSaveAs=0&Rendition=Primary&dDocName=PCT_3313148
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103301
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-065-03
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:elcsoft:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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