CVE-2018-10594CWE-121

Delta Industrial Automation COMMGR from Delta Electronics versions 1.08 and prior with accompanying PLC Simulators (DVPSimulator EH2, EH3, ES2, SE, SS2 and…

published June 26, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
69%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A network packet can easily slip through to overwrite a stack buffer in Delta Industrial Automation's COMMGR, like a rogue delivery that spills all over the floor! Think of it like a conveyor belt at a factory that gets jammed because one package is too big, causing the whole line to malfunction. The unverified length value in the packets is like that oversized package, crushing everything in its path. An attacker could exploit this to execute remote code, crash the application, or create a denial-of-service condition, like a factory suddenly halting operations with chaos everywhere. This could lead to significant disruptions, especially in critical industrial systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a conveyor belt at a factory that gets jammed because one package is too big, causing the whole line to malfunction. The unverified length value in the packets is like that oversized package, crushing everything in its path. CVE-2018-10594 affects Delta Industrial Automation's COMMGR versions 1.08 and earlier, where a fixed-length stack buffer can be overwritten due to unverified length values coming from network packets. This can lead to remote code execution, application crashes, or service denial.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to execute remote code, crash the application, or create a denial-of-service condition, like a factory suddenly halting operations with chaos everywhere. This could lead to significant disruptions, especially in critical industrial systems! Update to the latest version of COMMGR as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. Ensure proper validation for incoming data and monitor your network for any unusual activity. It’s also wise to review your infrastructure for any potential vulnerabilities. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep things running smoothly and your systems secure! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.68619 · 99.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2018-06-26T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUN 20:00Z
    Delta Industrial Automation COMMGR from Delta Electronics versions 1.08 and prior with accompanying PLC Simulators (DVPSimulator EH2, EH3, ES2, SE, SS2 and…
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