CVE-2018-17902 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Yokogawa STARDOM Controllers FCJ, FCN-100, FCN-RTU, and FCN-500 up to version R4.10 are affected by a session management vulnerability leading to denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2018-17902

This CVE involves session management techniques in Yokogawa STARDOM Controllers that could result in a denial of service.

What is CVE-2018-17902?

The vulnerability in Yokogawa STARDOM Controllers FCJ, FCN-100, FCN-RTU, and FCN-500 up to version R4.10 can render remote management functions unavailable due to session management issues.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17902

The vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, impacting the availability of remote management functions on affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17902

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the application's utilization of various session management techniques, potentially causing a denial of service for remote management functions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: STARDOM Controllers FCJ, FCN-100, FCN-RTU, FCN-500
Vendor: Yokogawa
Affected Versions: All versions up to and including R4.10

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited through session fixation, impacting the availability of remote management functions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-17902 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.
Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on secure practices and awareness.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Yokogawa.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are available.