CVE-2018-8872
CVE-2018-8872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Triconex Tricon Mp 3008 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Triconex Tricon Mp 3008 Firmware
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Description
In Schneider Electric Triconex Tricon MP model 3008 firmware versions 10.0-10.4, system calls read directly from memory addresses within the control program area without any verification. Manipulating this data could allow attacker data to be copied anywhere within memory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8872?
- In Schneider Electric Triconex Tricon MP model 3008 firmware versions 10.0-10.4, system calls read directly from memory addresses within the control program area without any verification. Manipulating this data could allow attacker data to be copied anywhere within memory.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8872?
- CVE-2018-8872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-8872 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8872?
- CVE-2018-8872 affects Schneider-electric Triconex Tricon Mp 3008 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8872?
- 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-2018-8872 published?
- CVE-2018-8872 was published on 2018-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103947
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-107-02
- https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-347-01/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:triconex_tricon_mp_3008_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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