Buffer overflow in Advantech Webaccess

CVE-2018-17910

WebAccess Versions 8.3.2 and prior. The application fails to properly validate the length of user-supplied data, causing a buffer overflow condition that allows for arbitrary remote code execution.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.052 (91.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Advantech Webaccess
  • N/a Webaccess Versions 8.3.2 And Prior. — versions WebAccess Versions 8.3.2 and prior.

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17910?
CVE-2018-17910 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-10-29.
How severe is CVE-2018-17910?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.