CVE-2018-7515 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2018-7515 was published on May 24, 2018, by ICS-CERT. The vulnerability affects BeaconMedæs TotalAlert Scroll Medical Air Systems web application.

Understanding CVE-2018-7515

This CVE involves vulnerabilities related to uninitialized pointers in Omron CX-Supervisor Versions 3.30 and earlier.

What is CVE-2018-7515?

The vulnerability can be exploited if CX Supervisor indirectly references an uninitialized pointer while processing malformed packets.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7515

The vulnerability allows for potential exploitation of uninitialized pointer vulnerabilities in affected versions of Omron CX-Supervisor.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7515

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Access of uninitialized pointer vulnerabilities can be exploited when CX Supervisor indirectly calls an initialized pointer while parsing malformed packets.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BeaconMedæs TotalAlert Scroll Medical Air Systems web application
Vendor: ICS-CERT
Versions affected: All versions prior to version 4107600010.23

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises when CX Supervisor indirectly references an uninitialized pointer during the processing of malformed packets.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-7515 requires specific actions.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Omron CX-Supervisor to a version beyond 3.30 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from ICS-CERT and apply patches promptly to secure systems.