What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7511?

CVE-2018-7511 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Elcsoft CVE-2018-7511

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2018-03-20 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

RCE Buffer Overflow Elcsoft

5.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2018 - 16:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. 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. Affected products include: Eaton Elcsoft.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.