CVE-2018-10620
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio v8.1 and v8.1SP1, and InTouch Machine Edition v2017 8.1 and v2017 8.1 SP1 a remote user could send a carefully crafted packet to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow vuln...
Affects 2 products across 1 vendor.
Buffer overflow corrupting the program stack, typically overwriting the return address for code execution.
Software writes data past buffer boundaries, corrupting memory and potentially enabling code execution.
CVE-2018-10620 affects AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio v8.1 and v8.1SP1, and InTouch Machine Edition v2017 8.1 and v2017 8.1 SP1. A remote attacker can exploit a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability by sending a crafted packet, potentially leading to code execution. The CVSS score is 9.8, indicating a critical severity level with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
BSID: BS-2018-GLOBAL-123499-C • Model: Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ • Confidence: HIGH
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-10620 |
|---|---|
| BSID | BS-2018-GLOBAL-123499-C BreachSpider Global ID |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Published | 2018-07-19 |
| Last Modified | 2024-11-21 |
| ICS Relevance | 70% |
| Weakness (CWE) | |
| Verticals | |
| Source | NVD |
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio v8.1 and v8.1SP1, and InTouch Machine Edition v2017 8.1 and v2017 8.1 SP1 a remote user could send a carefully crafted packet to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability during tag, alarm, or event related actions such as read and write, with potential for code to be executed.
Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to send a specially crafted packet to the affected software, which can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow. This can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing the attacker to gain control over the system. The attack does not require any user interaction or authentication, making it highly dangerous in an operational technology (OT) environment where safety and uptime are paramount.
Exploitation Likelihood: MEDIUM
| Vendor | Product | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|
| Aveva | Indusoft Web Studio | — |
| Aveva | Intouch Machine 2017 | — |
| CISA KEV | Not in KEV catalog |
|---|---|
| Public Exploit | Not confirmed |
| PoC Code | Not confirmed |
Implement network segmentation to isolate the affected systems from the rest of the network. Use deep packet inspection (DPI) to monitor and block suspicious traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.
No reliable network detection signature exists for this vulnerability class — apply the compensating controls above and the vendor patch. SAGE only publishes a network rule when a concrete on-the-wire signature can be grounded in the advisory.
This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 because it allows unauthorized access to electronic security perimeters, which can compromise the security of critical cyber assets.
This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely without authentication, posing a significant risk to the security of industrial control systems.
Virtual patch generated by CITED Relevance SAGE. Validate in isolated environment before production deployment. Compensating control only - does not replace vendor patch.
SAGE Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
| Model | Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ |
|---|---|
| Confidence | HIGH |
| Enriched At | 2026-05-24 |
| SHA-512 Audit Hash | 5b213ac6d3d34d9eb6c62434639b0bfae59aafbca0149c4df76a8a241fe0a9996243e7d3fb96bf007435eda4c533f454d134c4c85d9f9f6a85dbb5ced21fb3bf |
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