CVE-2018-7228 : Security Advisory and Response

Schneider Electric's Pelco Sarix Professional firmware versions prior to 3.29.68 have a critical vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2018-7228

This CVE involves an authentication bypass weakness in Schneider Electric's Pelco Sarix Professional.

What is CVE-2018-7228?

The vulnerability in Pelco Sarix Professional firmware versions prior to 3.29.68 could be exploited by a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7228

The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows unauthorized individuals to access and potentially control affected devices remotely.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7228

Schneider Electric's Pelco Sarix Professional firmware vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in all firmware versions prior to 3.29.68 enables attackers to bypass authentication and potentially obtain administrator rights.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Pelco Sarix Professional
Vendor: Schneider Electric SE
Versions Affected: All firmware versions prior to 3.29.68

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by unauthorized individuals to circumvent authentication mechanisms and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from the CVE-2018-7228 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to firmware version 3.29.68 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure to potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor vendor security advisories for updates and patches.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Schneider Electric to address the authentication bypass vulnerability in Pelco Sarix Professional firmware.